10 Black Kids Who Rocked The World in 2016
The future looks so much brighter with these young people in it.
Mari “Little Miss Flint” Copeny, 8
In the midst of a water crisis in her city, Little Miss Flint turned the nation’s attention to a serious issue that was being ignored.
Shahidi shined this year in more ways than one. Aside from killing it on “Black-ish” every week, the teen was consistently outspoken about representation in Hollywood, climate change and youth empowerment. Though she can’t vote yet, Shahidi was very vocal about the importance of others exercising their right.
Mikaila Ulmer literally turned lemons into lemonade. She began selling lemonade made with honey in an effort to save the bees. This year, Whole Foods offered her an $11 million deal and shelf space in 55 stores across the country.
These sisters rose from YouTube fame and found a seat at Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment table. The incredibly talented singers, who released their debut EP this year, have been on the rise.
Marley’s year started off strong in January when she was “sick of reading books about white boys and dogs.” She collected more than 7,000 books in which the main characters are black girls for her donation drive #1000BlackGirlBooks.
After being bullied because of her size, Egypt Ufele decided to channel the negativity she was receiving into something positive. So Egypt learned to sew and design clothes. In February, she debuted her clothing line for all sizes, Chubiiline, at New York Fashion Week.
Disney actress Skai Jackson is a remarkable role model thanks to her self-confidence. She was a good sport when the internet turned her into a meme and showed nothing but class when she stood up to Azealia Banks’ cyberbullying.
Zianna Oliphant made headlines when she gave a moving speech during a townhall in Charlotte, North Carolina
Nyeeam “King Nahh” Hudson spreads the message of self-love and confidence to his peers and their parents through his powerful motivational speeches. With more than 75,000 followers on Instagram, Nyeeam offers advice on how to deal with bullies and encourages others to value education.
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