Ariana DeBose and Questlove, to media mogul Oprah Winfrey, to showrunner and Black Women in Hollywood honoree Quinta Brunson to actress and advocate Zendaya.
Whether its through use of their platforms to bring attention to historical events or marginalized communities or through use of their talent to break down long-held barriers in society, these entertainers are making waves both on camera and in the real world.
Take a look at the movers and shakers that have made an impact on a national level, according to TIME Magazine. TOPICS: Mary J.
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