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Yara Shahidi
She may be most commonly known for her roles in ABC shows Black-ish and Grown-ish , but acting is just one of the aspects that makes Yara Shahidi stand out. A passionate advocate for racial equality, voter registration and other culturally engaging topics, the 20-year- old star often takes to social media to educate her young audience of the importance of these societal issues. She has publicly shown admiration and been in conversation with big-name activists, is the head of the "WeVoteNext" youth initiative, and is working to put more cmbdl!tupsjft!po!mn!xjui!uif!ifmq! of her parents. On top of all of this, Shahidi is also a brand ambassador for Chanel, Bobbi Brown, and Coach, and is currently a full-time student at Harvard University.
Source: Time Magazine and Wall Street Journal
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