21 under 21

But she hopes one day she won't have to.

"Are you going to help me, or are you just going to continue with that idea that where I'm from, my home, is a dangerous area?"

Makenna Kelly created her YouTube channel to spread the message of meaning, acceptance, and kindness.

“If you're 30 and you've never written a book before, it's gonna suck, too.”

"I feel gratitude that some people changed their minds after watching my film."

Nominated for Teen Vogue’s 21 Under 21 by Rowan Blanchard, the model is changing the face of the fashion industry.

“I don’t need other people’s validation as much as I need my own.”

They are the faces of the future.

"Leadership is choosing to seek out the positive, even in an adverse situation."