At a moment when global progress demands bold and decisive action, the 2026 Women of the Year remind us that individual leadership remains one of the most powerful catalysts for change. Sherald is best known for her official portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, renowned for her signature combination of grisaille skin tones and colorful, fashionable attire.
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