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MataIn the hopes to make the beauty industry more inclusive, 20-year-old Mata created her own line and taking the beauty industry by storm. Her own line Mata Labs was created to tailor towards the darker skin. Mata launched her beauty brand in under two years and has already gained recognition from big names like Fendi, Adidas and many others.
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Jay Z & DiddyLooks like there’s a new bro-mance between hip-hop mogul’s Diddy & Jay Z (bye bye Yeezy). They are starting a new business venture to help the black community gain more economic power by spotlighting black-owned business in a user’s area. It’s all about moving culture forward by putting money back into their local communities. Even though the app currently has no name, we are sure this app will become a household name.
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Mom and 3 kids become published authorsEncouraging young people to get out and travel, Jennaye Fennell and her three children create books based on the motto “Living Life to the Fullest” by following your dreams. Inspired by one of their family trips, Jennaye’s middle child thirst for creating a book based on their travels inspired a domino effect amongst the family. Each family member became successful published authors and has written 7 books in total with majority of their books being based on a series that can be read 28 different ways with the choose-your-own adventure books.
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Roy AllelaAt just 25-years-old, Roy Allela has just earned global recognition with his invention of smart gloves that convert sign language movements into audio speech. This Keyan inventor was inspired to build this technology to communicate with his 6-year-old niece who was born death. Using Bluetooth technology, the gloves connect to a mobile application which then converts the sign into audio speech.
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Kalief Browder WayIn honor of the late Kalief Browder, who committed suicide after spending years in solitary confinement on Rikers Island, is receiving an honor that will leave a legacy much like his tragic story. A street in the Bronx has unveiled a WAY to pay homage by naming a street after Browder. The city ended solitary confinement for people younger than 21-years-old and announced a plan to move 16-17 year old off the controversial Island. Through his tragic death, change was created.
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Source: Chicago International Charter School
Keven Stonewall19-year-old high school senior is dedicating his young life to becoming a scientist that will leave a lasting impact in the medical world for working towards creating a vaccine that will cure colon cancer.
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Essynce MooreNamed teenpreneur of the year, this 13-year-old turned her passion into business when she began designing clothing and later opening up a spa for young teens to hang out while getting pampered
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Cashmere NicoleThis CEO of the cosmetic company Beauty Bakerie is not only an entrepreneur but also overcame breast cancer and homelessness all while raising a daughter at the age of 16. She is a fighter who did not let her adversities overcome her (We guess Beyonce saw something special in her too, having been featured on Beyonce.com)
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Moziah BridgesStarting at the age of 9 (that's right 9 years old!) Moziah has turned himself into a CEO of a $200,000 bow tie business called Mo's Bows. Now if that doesn't inspire you to chase your dreams, it only proves age has no limit on your accomplishments.
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Kyemah McEntyreAfter this 18-year-old's prom photo went viral for her beautiful African inspired designs, it was only a matter of time before she was creating red carpet gowns for celeb
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Gabby GoodwinGabrielle was just five-years-old when she insisted daily for her mom help her create a barrette that would stay in her hair. The now 9-year-old CEO turned that determination into action with a hair accessory solution. The Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette by Gabby now solves the age-old problem of disappearing girls’ hair barrettes.
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The Neighbors of GreensboroFinally fed up after years without quality food, the residents of the predominantly black and low income neighborhood, Greensboro decided to open up their own grocery story. Which will be run and owned by them, talk about taking initiative!
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