KPRC2 and NBC are honoring 28 of the nation's most impressive innovators under age 28 for Black History Month 2017.
During the month of February, NBC will reveal one profile each day to honor the entrepreneurs, policy makers, athletes, entertainers, activists and artists making a difference in their communities.
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Each of the 28 honorees will be featured at www.nbcblk28.com. You can also follow the stories on social media using the hashtag #NBCBLK28.
ENTERTAINMENT
1. Chance the Rapper, 23, Rapper/Activist
2. Kane Brown, 23, Country Music Singer
3. Kofi Siriboe, 22, Actor
4. Denée Benton, 26, Broadway Actress
5. Yara Shahidi, 16, Actress/Activist
6. Briana Babineaux, 22, Gospel Music Singer
ENTREPRENEURS / SCIENCE
7. Marques Brownlee, 23, YouTube Tech Reviewer/Influencer
8. Kelsey and Kendra Murrell, 23, YouTube Beauty Vloggers, Authors
9. Jessica O. Matthews, 28, Founder Uncharted Play
10. Muktar Onifade, 26, GM Engineer, Fashion Designer
11. Cliff Vmir, 19, Celebrity Hair Stylist, Hair Care Entrepreneur
12. Isaiah Cooper, 16, Pilot
13. Darius Jones, 25, VP & General Manager, Garfield Produce
14. Christen Johnson, 25, President, Student National Medical Association
POLICY MAKERS & SHAKERS
15. Michael Tubbs, 26, Stockton, California's first and youngest Black Mayor
16. Quentin James, 28, Political Strategist, Founder of The Collective PAC
17. Myya D. Jones, 22, Candidate for Mayor of Detroit
18. Verlando Brown, 28, Program Coordinator, Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute
SOCIAL JUSTICE
19. Samuel Sinyangwe, 26, Co-Founder, Campaign Zero
20. Richard Love, 25, Teens With a Purpose
21. Khoudia Diop, 20, Model, Anti-Bullying Ambassador
FINE ARTS
22. Brit Bennett, 26, Novelist
23. Kia LaBeija, 26, Photographer, Dancer and HIV Activist
24. Yahdon Israel, 26, Writer*
SPORTS
25. Derrick Morgan, 27, NFL Player - Tennessee Titans, Tech Entrepreneur
26. Simone Manuel, 20, Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist
27. Claressa Shields, 21, Professional Boxer, Olympic Gold Medalist
28. Von Miller, 27, NFL Player - Denver Broncos
From NBC: "Honorees were selected by members of the NBC News broadcast and digital teams. They were chosen because they are all industry and community leaders who are constantly striving to break barriers and defy stereotypes. Their accomplishments are aligned with the NBCBLK mission: Elevating the conversation on Black identity, politics, and culture."