Serena Williams year in and year out proves she is a champion on the court and off of it.
Anquan Boldin
Football Star, Philanthropist
Anquan Boldin can do more than play football. He now works as a social justice advocate.
Stacey Abrams
Voting Rights Activist
Former gubnatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has worked tirelessly to ensure that all eligible voters can vote in Georgia. She is a national hero.
Ayanna Pressley
Representative for the 7th Congressional District of Massachusetts
Representing the people of Massachusetts, Pressley stands up for Black Lives.
Trevor Noah
Comedian
Trevor Noah and his team at the Daily Show analyze the news and give it to us straight.
Chadwick Boseman
The Black Panther, Actor
Wakanda Forever! Chadwick will be missed, but his work is with us forever.
Colin Kaepernick
Football Player, Activist
Sparking nation wide awareness, Colin knelt during the National Anthem. He continues to advocate for black lives with his many charities and engagements.
Beyoncé
Musician, Cultural Icon
Beyoncé has dominated the music industry for years now, and it won't stop soon.
Simone Manuel
Olympic Medalist
Olympic medalist Simone Manuel is a role model for young black women everywhere.
Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper
Her music is savage and she isn't afraid to be herself authentically.
Halle Bailey
Actress
The latest Little Mermaid will splash onto the big screen sometime soon!
Cori Bush
Black Lives Matter Activist, Congresswoman
After the events of Ferguson, Cori became an activist and is now a member of Congress!
Simone Biles
Gymnast, World Champion, Olympic Medalist
One of the most highly decorated gymnasts of all time, Simone is a powerhouse.
Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union
Basketball Star/Actress and Singer
Now married, Dwayne and Gabrielle have made news recently for parenting their trans daughter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Basketball Player
A star on the court and off the court. Giannis has actively advocated for police reform.
Cardi B
Rapper
Cardi B runs the rap game, rising from the adult industry to stardom.
Jamaal Bowman
Congressman for the 16th District of New York
Newly elected to Congress, Jamaal is ready to legislate.
Shaun King
Activist
Shaun King was the President of Student Government at Morehouse College and now runs a Super PAC to promote social justice.
Naomi Osaka
Tennis Champion
Naomi may be young, but that hasn't stopped her from rising to the top of the Tennis World.
General Lloyd Austin
Secretary of Defense
The first black Secretary of Defense was confirmed this year.
Rashida Jones
Actress, Writer, Director
Working on shows like Parks and Recreation and writing Toy Story 4 are just a few of her accomplishments.
Ritchie Torres
Representative for the 15th Congressional District of New York
One of two openly gay and black members of Congress.
Amanda Gorman
National Poet Laureate
A National Poet Laureate who performed at President Biden's Inauguration and at the Super Bowl.
Maya Moore
Basketball Star, Justice Reform Activist
Maya gave up her basketball career to advocate for Social Justice.
Wayne Brady
Comedian, Singer
Wayne is one funny man, and boy can he sing. Wayne recently won the 3rd season of the Masked Singer.
Lebron James
Basketball Star, Founder of the Promise School
Lebron has not been afraid to use his platform to speak out. He founded and funded a school in his hometown.
Reverend Raphael Warnock
US Senator from Gerogia
Raphael Warnock won the Senate race in Georgia which gave Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady, Advocate, Writer
Michelle Obama speaks her mind and advocates for change in the United States.