Issa Rae

Issa Rae is inventing a new pathway for black women all over America in film. Through hard work and dedication, this Youtube star got her big break.
She created a new hit HBO show, Insecure, which promotes black excellence. In an interview with Good Morning America, Rae explained that she wanted to create a show that made normal, black individuals a regular thing.
Rae is making sure that African-American people are on shows without being a stereotypical role like a rapper, or a drug dealer.

Chance the Rapper

Catching his big break with music didn’t stop Chancelor Bennett. According to XXL, Bennett has been using his popularity to give back to Chicago by raising $100,000 for Chicago Public Schools.
He also participates in campaigns to stop Chicago gun violence, started Open-Mic nights to showcase Chicago artists, and gave 1,000 coats to homeless people.
Bennett has shown that fame can help a lot of people, and he is making Chicago into a more progressive city.

Donald Glover

At just 33 years old, Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, has been nominated for 33 awards and won 11. His latest show, Atlanta, took home three Golden Globes.
Glover proves to be an incredible leader by thanking Atlanta, black people and Migos in his acceptance speech. Many artists in the industry are not able to dabble in different genres of art, but Glover seems to master it all.
He excels in music, television, film and writing. This makes him a very influential role model for more than just black people today.