Vice President Kamala Harris
Madam Vice President! "Wear your sneakers, ladies, because there's glass all over the floor." Learn about VP Harris's life here.
Congressman Ritchie Torres
Raised by a single mother on miminum wage, Torres battled childhood asthma and depression. Then he got a job working for a city councilman. Read his amazing story.
Representative Jewell Jones
The youngest lawmaker in the US, read all about Michigan's Jewell Jones and his incredible rise.
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Cancer-fighter
Wow, she is a force! Read about Dr. Green here.
Dr. Brian Nord, Astrophysicist
Dr. Nord searches for clues to the universe's origin. Check out how he got his start here.
Dr. Erich Jarvis, Neuroscientist
Dr. Jarvis studies songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds, learning how they learn to mimic sound. Learn all about his pathway to science here (it's quite a story!)
Dr. Jason Campbell, aka the "Tik Tok Doctor"
Recently featured in the inauguration Parade Across America, Dr. Campbell's mission is to show Black children that they can grow up to be doctors.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Covid Vaccine Developer
Born in 1986, read all about Dr. Corbett's life story and contribution to developing a vaccine for Covid-19 here.
Amanda Gorman, Poet
Learn all about how this 22-year old poet overcame a speech impediment and found her voice through poetry.
Amy Sherald, Painter
Learn all about Amy Sherald's path to becoming a painter, and ultimately being chosen to paint First Lady Michelle Obama's official portrait.
Kerby Jean-Raymond, Fashion Designer
Born in NYC to Haitian immigrants, Kerby got started early -- while still in high school! Read about his incredible career here.
Black Girl Sunscreen
When you can't find the product you need, sometimes you have to invent it yourself! Check it out founder Shontay Lundy's story here.
Mahogany Books
It's not always so easy to find picture books with Black characters -- that's why Derrick and Ramunda Young started their online bookshop. Since then, they've only grown! Read about it here.
Goodee Home Goods
Twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart built a sustainable home goods marketplace that supports struggling artisans around the world. Here's their story.
