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It’s that time of the year! We’re closing out 2017 by celebrating the best of the best.
First up, HelloBeautiful is wrapping up some of the best (and dopest) magazine covers of 2017 that showcased our favorite Black celebs. Look who made the cut!
BEAUTIES: Did we forget anyone? Let us know!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. DeWanda Wise For Cassius
The “She’s Gotta Have It” star is serving up serious face and sexiness in the November issue of our brother pub Cassius.
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
2. Colin Kaepernick For GQ
We love to see Kap channeling his inner Black Panther all while accepting the Citizen Of The Year Award. Well deserved!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
3. Cicely Tyson For Elle
Being named a trailblazer on television, the 92-year-old diva gave us utter life in the November issue of Elle mag.
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
4. Mahershala Ali For GQ
Giving us all the summer vibes, we wouldn’t mind basking in the sun with the Oscar winner.
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
5. Kerry Washington For Allure
The “Scandal” star proves that you don’t need tons of makeup for your beauty to shine through! Yaaasss!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
6. Congresswoman Maxine Waters For Essence
The 79-year-old outspoken California politician is reclaiming her time and SLAYING this cover of Essence!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
7. Rihanna For Vogue Arabia
Not only is she the queen of the beauty world with her Fenty line, but she’s also ruling this cover of Vogue Arabia. BOW DOWN!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
8. Halima Aden For Allure
The Muslim model made history for being the first woman to wear a hijab on the cover a major American fashion magazine. You go girl!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
9. #Woke100 For Essence
This has to be one of the wokest and Blackest magazine covers of 2017! And we’re here for all of it!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
10. Solange For Interview
The “Seat At The Table” songstress looks like a goddess on the cover of Interview.
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
11. Tracee Ellis Ross For Health
It’s hard to believe that the “black-ish” star and Golden Globe winner is 44! She is giving us serious body goals!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
12. Serena Williams For Vanity Fair
The then-mother-to-be put her baby bump all the way out there for Vanity Fair–and the end result was stunning.
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
13. Cardi B For Rolling Stone
Not only is the “Bodak Yellow” rapper hot, so is her budding music career. If anyone had a glowup in 2017, it was definitely her!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
14. Winnie Harlow For Glamour UK
The supermodel looks beautiful on the cover of Glamour UK! We see you Winnie!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
15. Idris Elba For Essence
Idris is the Zaddy of the Year on this Essence cover! Don’t @ us on that one!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
16. Gabrielle Union For Women’s Health
The “Being Mary Jane” star is another one in her 40s putting us all to shame! Squats anyone?
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
17. Zoe Kravitz For Allure
The “Big Little Lies” actress looks touched by heaven in this stunning Allure cover.
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
18. Zendaya For Vogue
This may be Zendaya’s first Vogue cover, but she looks like a seasoned pro! Strike a pose mama!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
19. Viola Davis For Time
It’s no secret that the Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner is one of the most influential people of the world. We been knowing!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
20. The Cast of “Black Panther” For Entertainment Weekly
This is the most anticipated film of 2018 and WE CANNOT WAIT for it to hit theaters!
Best (And Dopest) Magazine Covers Of 2017 [PHOTOS] was originally published on hellobeautiful.com