At The Root, we believe that Black History Month is not just a time to reflect on the past; it's also a time to look forward. There's no better way to honor our ancestors than to highlight the success their hard work has wrought -- embodied in the accomplishments of our young people.
That's why every year, The Root embarks on a nationwide search for 25 of the brightest African-American innovators between the ages of 16 and 22 for our annual Young Futurists list. We look for students and recent graduates who are making waves in the fields of business, green innovation, social activism, science and the arts and who use their talents to make the world a better place.
"We're helping to shape a change in culture about what young people can and cannot do," explains Charles Orgbon, a 16-year-old futurist from Dacula, Ga., who founded the environmental organization Greening Forward. "With the right support, young people can do anything."
To read the original article: Young Futurists 2013: Introducing the Honorees
