The Future 25
The Future 25
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Isaiah CooperÂ
Isaiah Cooper is already aiming to fly to higher heights. In 2016, at 16 years old, he made headlines when he became one of the youngest black pilots to fly around the United States. The next mission? To make the Guinness World Records and become the youngest person to take a solo flight around the…
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Alanna Wall
Alanna Wall is determined to add a little polish and sparkle to the lives of hospitalized children and girls with special needs. Alanna founded Polished Girlz when she was just 10 years old after being turned down for several volunteer organizations because she was too young. Inspired by her love of drawing and cool nail…
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Jonathan Wynn-Strachan
Art saved Jonathan Wynn-Strachanâs life. In 2012, when he was a sophomore in high school, he and his family were living out of a one-bedroom motel room. Heâd lost hope that his familyâs situation would improve. But after hearing Nat King Coleâs âSmileâ on the radio one day, Jonathan knew he had to stop focusing…
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The Rootâs Young Futurists Are Doing Big Things: Where Are They Now?
For the past five years, The Root has recognized young talent across the nation. These âYoung Futuristsâ make big strides and contributions to science, business, arts and culture, social justice, and the environmentâall between the ages of 15 and 22. The honorees from our 2014 and 2015 classes have been very busy. Take a look…