Activist Anya Dillard believes that young people have the power to change the world.
In The Know: Next Gen
In The Know: Next Gen
Get inspired by these Gen Z changemakers who are reshaping the future and changing the world for the better.
Danya Sherman is on a mission to create safe drinking environments with her company
Danya Sherman is making social drinking spaces safer for everyone by combating drink spiking with an easy-to-carry, discreet device that detects if a beverage has been laced
Non-profit W.A.K.E. founder hosts basketball camps for young women with a mission to empower
Pro-basketball player, Batouly Camara, knows firsthand the power of sport on a developing young woman. That’s why she founded W.A.K.E.
Fareedah Shaheed teaches parents how to cultivate healthy digital relationships with their kids
Fareedah Shaheed started Sekuva not only to educate parents about online safety, but to teach them how to bond with their kids online.
Kyemah McEntyre is a designer who uses bold prints to create multicultural-inspired designs
After her homemade prom dress went viral, Kyemah McEntyre went on to design clothes for Janet Jackson and Tyra Banks!
Aija Mayrock is an anti-bullying activist who fights for her cause through both written and spoken word
Aija Mayrock wrote the book, The Survival Guide to Bullying after being bullied as a teen. Now she’s a bestselling writer, poet and spoken word artist who performs at the United Nations and Madison Square Garden, addressing everything from mental health to women’s issues in her work.
Frantzy Luzincourt organized a national movement of leaders dedicated to empowering Black people
Frantzy Luzincourt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Strategy for Black Lives, a collective of leaders that fights for the improvement of black lives through access to healthcare, education and criminal justice reform
Kathryn Fleisher is leading her generation’s movement in anti-gun violence activism
Kathryn Fleisher is the founder of Not My Generation, the non-profit dedicated to tackling the gun violence epidemic through an intersectional lens.
Connor Schoen and Tony Shu are aiding in ending young adult homelessness with actionable steps
Connor Schoen and Tony Shu, who met as undergraduates at Harvard, cofounded Breaktime with a mission to end young adult homelessness by providing them with employment opportunities.
Nouri Hassan is diversifying the fashion industry by starting an inclusive casting collective
Nouri Hassan is the Brooklyn-based Egyptian-Guyanese model and casting director who has become a powerful voice for diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry. She is the founder of XYNE AGENCY which looks to cast diverse models.