The February 2006 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine (BE) will feature the publication's picks for the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Among them is Radio One's own, Catherine L. Hughes.

The list represents the top echelon of women in business. These leaders have authority over billion-dollar budgets and control subsidiaries, divisions and departments that affect the fiscal health and direction of their respective businesses. Industries vary and positions range from senior managers to founders of some of the nation's largest African American businesses.

"While we're glad to see our list nearly double since 1991, the fact that there are African American women in the C-suite shows that corporate America can do more than close the gaps, " says Earl Graves, Jr., President and CEO of BE. "The powerful women on our list clearly demonstrate that American businesses need contributions from a diverse group to remain a vital, competitive force in the global economy.