Chris Suggs set himself on a path to change the world very early.
Clifton Kinnie wasn’t planning to be an activist. It wasn’t until he saw a picture of slain teen Michael Brown on…
Anicca Harriot dabbed her way to internet stardom. But unlike other folks who often just dab to celebrate a moment,…

At just 16, Maya Penn has already shown the world just a bit of her awesomeness.
Imagine opening your email and seeing Beyoncé’s name in your inbox. That’s what happened to ballerina Michaela…
Call her “Swimone,” if you’d like. At 20 years old, Simone Manuel became the first black woman to win Olympic gold…
Nicodemus Madehdou isn’t just a lover of video games. He’s obsessed with creating them, too.
For the past five years, The Root has recognized young talent across the nation. These “Young Futurists” make big…
Please join us in congratulating the 25 extraordinary young people who have been selected as the 2016 Young Futurists