How 7 Black Leaders Are Shaping History Today

From Harvard's first Black male class president, Noah Harris, to the first Black female CEO of an NBA team, Cynthia 'Cynt' Marshall, here are seven leaders who are making history today. They share what it means to be a part of history, who paved the way for them, and their advice for future generations.

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How 7 Black Leaders Are Shaping History Today

[spongebobgirlfriend]

I love how bringing more of us along is a goal for all of them

[theprimest]

If you're reading this you have the potential to create great things. Yes. You.

[LearningwithLani]

Love the representation of young black entrepreneurs and not as known about leaders during Black History Month

[iriemonmon]

Its really sad that this is the least viewed video on the channel....

[theetortoise]

This was so uplifting and inspiring--thank you so much for putting this together. The advice and stories were incredibly moving.

[myway]

This gave me fuel. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[MahoganyKiara]

This video is full of empowerment and is very inspiring. Please do more videos centered around successful people of color.

[brettdagoat]

As a young black kid seeing the founders of BlackGen is awesome

[njb]

Inspiring video that underscores the importance of ambition, education, hard work, and taking responsibility for one’s journey in life. It emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community by uplifting others and paving the way for them to embark on a path of similar achievement and success.

[anoukc]

The people disliking the video are uncomfortable with Black having success.

[himhersoundoff]

Love this! I wish more people would understand that black history is American History! Please share his video it deserves more views! I will be sharing Best I can! 💕💕

[unboxmuseumm]

I'm 33 years old living in London and in all my life I am yet to meet a black coloured person. I've been to Africa and I never seen one black coloured person.

[caliboyz]

Where are the black leaders ... We are being pushed out of California

[seds]

Tribalism. Ewwwy yucky . cringy in the year 2400