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3) Barack Obama
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As the first African American United States president, Barack Obama broke down barriers and led others to make a difference. Learn more about his road to the White House and how he plans to keep making a difference!
6) Storm Reid
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Storm Reid earned praise for her starring role in A Wrinkle in Time. Learn about how this teen actress got her start!
10) Beyoncé
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Beyonce has been at the top of the music industry for decades. She uses her platform to bring awareness to social issues. Learn more about her passion for helping others.
11) Kendrick Lamar
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Grammy-award-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar uses his lyrics to speak on social issues facing African Americans today. Learn more about how he uses his musical talents to spread awareness.
12) Colin Kaepernick
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Colin Kaepernick is a famous football star. He protested police treatment of black people in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem. Read about how he started a movement!
13) Daya
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Singer-songwriter Daya writes songs that bring positive messages to young women. Learn more about the impact she is making in the music industry!
15) Karlie Kloss
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Karlie Kloss is a model who also runs her own business making vegan, gluten-free cookies. In 2014 she started a scholarship to help young women learn how to code. Learn more about how Karlie uses her success to make a difference!
16) Dwayne Johnson
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Dwayne Johnson started his career as a professional wrestler. Now he has become the highest paid male actor in the world. Find out more about his rise to stardom!
17) Meghan Markle
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Meghan Markle joined the British royal family after a successful acting career. Read about her career, her human rights work, and her path to becoming royalty!
18) Jaden Smith
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Jaden Smith acts, sings, and designs clothes. Read about how he has used his talents to launch this exciting and varied career!
19) Marley Dias
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As a sixth-grader, Marley Dias started a campaign to help make sure girls of all races have access to books that feature main characters who look like them. She also went on to write a book of her own. Learn more about how she is making a difference for other young girls!
20) Yara Shahidi
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Yara Shahidi has acted in popular TV shows and movies. Now she uses her popularity to teach others about important issues. Learn more about her activisim!
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