The entertainment industry isn’t one known for always being so diverse. But despite the obstacles Black women always find a way to show up and show out. These 20 women are breaking barriers in media, TV, film and music, and are inspiring girls all over.

Here are 20 women you should know excelling in the entertainment industry: 

Gia Peppers –  Entertainment journalist and on-air talent

Nina Parker – Television host Talented Black Women

Kela Walker – TV host, producer and style authority

Maura Chanz – Actress, director and model

Amanda Booz – Actress, television host and producer

Tiffany Haddish – Comedian

Scottie Beam – Digital Producer

Samantha Callender – Talented Black Women Entertainment journalist

Karen Civil –  Entertainment media maven, Author

Sylvia Obell – Entertainment reporter at Buzzfeed

Jas Waters – Writer and director

Iyana Robertson – Music editor at BET

Tracy Y. Oliver – Television writer and producer

Kelly L. Carter – Senior Enrertainment reporter for ESPN’s The Undefeated

Courtney A. Kemp – Television writer, Creator of Power on Starz. 

Yara Shahidi – Actress, star of Blackish

Amy Aniobi – Television writer and producer, Insecure

Robin Thede – Comedian and writer, host of The Rundown on BET

Misha Green  – Co-creator and executive producer of The Underground

Kesha Lee- Audio engineer