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Kendrick Lamar: The Voice of a Generation Kenrick Lamar is considered one of the best rappers of all time.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini: Early Reader Edition Read about Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the computer scientist fighting against algorithmic bias. This edition is suitable for early readers.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault: Activist and Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault is a pioneering journalist and civil rights activist whose life and career have been marked by breaking barriers and championing equality.
Tiffany Shlain and 'The Teen Brain' Tiffany Shlain & Goldie Hawn will be honored with the 2024 MY HERO Media Award at our 20th Annual Film Festival.
'An ADHD Perspective,' by Karina Morris Read about student filmmaker Karina Morris' film, An ADHD Perspective.
Katherine Liao: MY HERO BEST of FEST Winner Read about Katherine Liao, a student filmmaker and activist passionate about fighting injustice.
Colleen Cooley Read about Colleen Cooley, a San Juan River guide featured in one of the winning films at the 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival.
Vivien Mason Wins Stop Motion Animation Read about Vivien Mason's 'Handmade Happiness,' first place winner in the Stop Motion Animation category at the 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival.
Rewilding Honeybees Wins First Place Environmental Read about Cameron Nielsen's short documentary 'Rewilding Honeybees,' winner of First Place in the Environmental category at the 2024 MY HERO International Film Festival.
Demita Vega de Lille: Olympic Windsurfer Read about Demita Vega de Lille, an Olympic windsurfer and hero featured in one of the finalist films at the MY HERO Film Festival 2024.
Mariama Diamanka: Promoting Peace Through Art Read about Mariama Diamanka, one of Dakar's leading urban artists promoting peace, hope, and social progress.
Dr. Jessica Wade: Pioneering British Physicist and STEM Advocate Dr. Jess Wade is a British physicist and activist known for her work in organic electronics and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in science.
Leontyne Price: One of the Greatest Sopranos of All Time Read about Leontyne Price, one of the greatest operatic sopranos of all time.
Carl Lutz Carl Lutz was a Swiss diplomat in Hungary who saved over 62,000 Jews during World War II.
Tige Charity and KITS Tige Charity, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and who now resides in Los Angeles, is the founder of Kids in the Spotlight, Inc. (KITS).
Georgia Gilmore Georgia Gilmore participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling food at civil rights meetings and opening a restaurant for black and white customers.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
The WOJ Youth Reporter Awards 2024 Read about the WOJ Youth Reporter Awards presented at the 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival on November 16th, 2024.
Illumination Foundation: Disrupting the Cycle of Homelessness Read about the Illumination Foundation, an innovative non-profit organisation seeking to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
Emergent Productions: Promoting Conservation Through Digital Storytelling Read about Emergent Productions, a Florida-based non-profit organization using digital storytelling to promote conservation.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini: Digital Activist Read about Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the computer scientist fighting against algorithmic bias.
Marlene Dietrich Marlene Dietrich was an actress who performed in the theater and in silent films.
Cameron Kasky: Fighting for Gun Reform Read about Cameron Kasky, a survivor of the Parkland tragedy fighting for gun reform in the U.S.
DCTVNY Produces Youth Media Since its founding in 1972, DCTVNY has been New York City’s preeminent community of and for documentary storytellers.
Simone Biles: The Most Decorated Gymnast in History Read this story about Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history
Andree de Jongh Andree de Jongh was a Belgian woman who led the Comet Line during World War II, which rescued fallen Allied soldiers and returned them to Britain so they wouldn't be captured by the Germans.
Keith Griffin 111 - BEEKEEPER In his film, BEEKEEPER, Keith Griffith III, 15, shares the healing power and ecological importance of beekeeping.
Global Teacher Prize Global Teacher Prize
Autism on the Water: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Autism on the Water (AOTW) is a charity dedicated to raising awareness about the autism spectrum through sailing and boating, all free of charge.
Autism on the Water: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Autism on the Water (AOTW) is a charity dedicated to raising awareness about the autism spectrum through sailing and boating, all free of charge.
Michaela Coel Michaela Coel is a British actress and producer who has advocated for herself in Hollywood and won major awards.
Alice Waters Alice Waters has dedicated her life to promoting local, sustainable agriculture and transforming the way we think about food.
Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu Read this story about Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu, winners of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize.
Murrawah Maroochy Johnson Read this story about Murrawah Maroochy Johnson, one of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners.
Magnus Shipe, Young Filmmaker Kuinerraq is a short film where Magnus Shipe explores the heritage of his maternal grandma through this glance at a Yu'pik village and his Native Alaskan roots.
Finn DeWitt, Filmmaker and Activist Finn is a 12-year-old filmmaker who is advocating for the environment.
The Goldman Environmental Prize Winners 2024 Read this story about the 2024 winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, for their grassroots efforts to protect our planet.
Melinda French Gates Read this story about American philanthropist and champion for women and girls, Melinda French Gates.
Ernest Green Ernest Green was part of the Little Rock 9, who desegregated Central High School in Arkansas. He was the first of the 9 to graduate.
James Morris Lawson Jr James Morris Lawson Jr was a civil rights activist, professor and pastor known for non-violence.
Valerie Thomas
Goldie Hawn and MindUP Hawn, renowned for her Academy Award-winning performances, is also a producer, director, best-selling author, and a passionate advocate for children.
Janet Yang A celebrated American film producer whose career spans decades and has had a significant impact on Hollywood and beyond.
Lekha Singh Lekha Singh is a fine art photographer, filmmaker, and activist.
Diana Trujillo From housekeeper to aerospace leader Diana Trujillo is an inspiration to Latina engineers around the world!
Jessica Long: Paralympian Read this story about Paralympian athlete, Jessica Long.
Pato Banton Read this story about reggae musician, Pato Banton, and his work to inspire peace and unity in the community.
Angela Duckworth Read this story about American psychologist and author, Angela Duckworth.
Susan Faludi: Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Read this story about feminist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Susan Faludi.
Sheryl Sandberg: Tech Exec, Author, and Women's Rights Advocate Read this story about technology executive, author, and philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg.
The Pritzker Prize: Architecture's Most Prestigious Award Read about The Pritzker Architecture Prize and its most recent winner, Riken Yamamoto.
Chef José Ramón Andrés Puerta
Sona Jobarteh Sona Jobarteh's music is deeply rooted in the West African Griot Tradition.
Norman Lear: The Man Who Revolutionized American TV
Saalumarada Thimmakka Saalumarada Thimmakka is an Indian environmentalist who has planted 385 banyan trees along a 4-kilometer section of highway.
Frances Manuel, Native American Woman Hero Frances Manuel, who was born in the early part of the 20th century, quietly changed the world of her people and the people she met through her basket weaving and cultural presentations.
Carolyn Hodge-West Carolyn Hodge West talks about her video animation, Staying Well with Coach West.
MY HERO Project's Resources about the Holocaust and Jewish Culture THE MY HERO Project offers thousands of resources for the topic of International Holocaust Day.
Sahraa Karimi Afghan filmmaker Sahraa Karimi speaks out about the future of Afghan cinema and the rights of girls and women as the Taliban takes over the country in August 2021.
Gwendolyn Midlo Hall: Pioneer in the Research of Enslaved Africans in Colonial Louisiana Pioneer in the Research of Enslaved Africans in Colonial Louisiana
Judith Z. Anderson, Ph.D. MY HERO Board member, psychologist, and educator Dr. Judith Anderson has been with MY HERO since its early beginnings.
Elizabeth Acevedo Afro-Latina poet Elizabeth Acevedo writes about her own people for young adult readers and adults alike.
Isaac Seigel-Boettner and Jacob Seigel Brielle Win Dan Eldon Award
Laura P. Valtorta The Art House is about Ginger Westray's house, painted in copper colors from head to foot.
Greta Thunberg On the first day, Greta Thunberg, a climate activist with Asperger's, protested outside of Swedish Parliament alone. Now, she's leading 1.5 million students globally.
Pashtana Durrani Pashtana Durrani, who received the Malala Fund Education Champion award for her work on behalf of education for Afghan girls, is determined to continue providing educational opportunities for women and girls, even if she has to resist the Taliban and go underground.
Judith F. Baca / The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) Judith F. Baca is the Chicana muralist who painted the Great Wall of Los Angeles.
Leo Limón L.A. activist and artist Leo Limon, a leading figure in Chicana/o art scene, gives back to his community.
Miss Martha B. Briggs Martha B. Briggs taught former slaves to read and write, was a principal at Anthony Bowen Elementary School, and later trained teachers at Howard University.
Deniz Gamze Ergüven: The Politics of Being a Woman in the 21st Century Deniz Gamze Ergüven is a Turkish-French film director.
Jyoti Kumari Paswan Teenage Jyoti Kumari Paswan rode her injured father 1,200 km by bicycle to reach their rural village after being displaced by the coronavirus in India.
Jerry M. Angela's father, a civil engineer, was a steady presence in her life.
Simeon Solomon Simeon Solomon was a British painter who was part of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and often painted androgynous figures.
Dr. Joan Wicks: Scholar, Teacher, Parent and Athlete Dr. Joan Wicks is an educator, athlete, and the mother of Amanda and Gabrielle Gorman.
Rosa Parks Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Ariel Tweto: Flying High on Life Ariel Tweto is an Inuit Eskimo TV personality and producer who founded the nonprofit suicide prevention program Popping Bubbles.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola Dr. Gregg DeNicola is Chief Medical Officer of Caduceus Medical in Laguna Beach and has skillfully guided his patients through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Felix Gonzalez-Torres Felix Gonzalez-Torres was a Cuban American visual artist whose work reflected the LGBT community and the AIDS epidemic.
Viola Desmond Viola Desmond was a Canadian civil rights activist who was arrested for sitting in the "whites only" section of a movie theater.
The Various Acts of BTS BTS is a South Korean boy band that focuses on overcoming the challenges of youth.
Navajo Code Talkers The Navajo Code Talkers were Native Americans employed by the U.S. military during World War II to send and decipher coded messages.
Greta Gerwig Greta Gerwig is an American actress and filmmaker who was nominated for a Best Director Oscar--the first woman in eight years to receive a nomination in that category.
Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.
Gavin Brodie Gavin Brodie is a young man with Down syndrome who loves athletics and is a Gold medalist in gymnastics for the disabled.
Alan Turing Alan Turing was a cryptanalyst whose decoding of Nazi messages helped end World War II.
Dr. Christina Rosenthal Dr. Rosenthal is an African American dentist who started the program Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) -- a pipeline for minority students who are interested in healthcare fields.
Lady Gaga Curt Fletcher [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)] Lady Gaga is a singer and vocal advocate of mental health, kindness, and the LGBTQ+ community, with her Born This Way foundation.
Steve Irwin Steve Irwin was an Australian zoo owner and wildlife expert known for his show "Crocodile Hunter."
Wilber and Orville Wright The Wright Brothers succeeded in developing and flying the first successful plane in the United States.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and the second woman to hold that office.
NHS Helicopter Crew Teddy's heroes are the NHS helicopter crew who tended to his mom and all the NHS workers who help many people in Britain.
My Mum Dr Norwood James' mom is a doctor who helps people during the coronavirus and takes care of her family.
Kissan Baburao Hazare Kissan Baburao Hazare, or "Anna Hazare," is a social activist in India who started many movements against government corruption.
The "Saviour on Wheels" - Karimul Haque Karimul Haque, known as the Bike-Ambulance-Dada, transports sick villagers to the hospital and won the Padma Shri award.
Licypriya Kangujam: The Youngest Climate Activist Licypriya Kangujam is a climate activist from India who has delivered speeches in 32 countries.
Chewang Norphel - The Ice Man of India Chewang Norphel, known as "Ice Man," has built artificial glaciers in Ladakh, India, to provide water for the community.
Irena Sendler Irena Sendler saved Jewish children during World War II as the head of the underground organization Zegota.
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was a slave known for creating the "Underground Railroad" network, leading 300 slaves, including herself, to freedom.
Liliana Segre Liliana Serge is an Italian holocaust survivor and senator.
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is an American artist and activist best known for her "Stop Telling Women to Smile" campaign.
Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves is a Hollywood actor from Canada, best known for The Matrix.
Ellen Day Hale Ellen Day Hale was an American Impressionist painter who rejected feminine conventions in order to be true to her style.
Emily Mary Osborn Emily Mary Osborn was a successful Victorian artist in the nineteenth century who helped open up more opportunities for women.
How to Name a Hero - Jimmy Kimmel for Reasons Other than the Obvious Jimmy Kimmel's openness about his son's congenital heart disease helped Katherine feel comfortable in her own skin.
Morris Louis Morris Louis, Public Domain via WikiArt Morris Louis is a Jewish artist who created abstract paintings representing the loss of Jewish literature during the Holocaust and the literature's rebirth.
My Grandmother from Vientiane, Laos
Deepak Ramola Photo courtesy of Deepak Ramola Deepak Ramola is the founder of Project FUEL, an organization that gathers life lessons from people around the world.
Tove Jansson Tove Jansson was a Finnish artist, writer and painter. She is known for the Moomins children's book series.
Brian Cooke Brian Cooke works long days for his family, including writing articles about topics like gun violence.
Salva Dut Salva Dut is the founder of the nonprofit Water for South Sudan, and his story was told in the bestselling book A Long Walk to Water.
Joanne Tawfilis Joanne Tawfilis is the co-founder of the Art Miles Mural Project, an organization that brings people together through collective murals.
Fauzia Minallah Fauzia Minallah is a Pakistani "artivist" with a passion for peacebuilding and protecting the environment.
Carlos Fuentes Carlos Fuentes was an award-winning Mexican writer.
Mattie J.T. Stepanek Alana Daly Mulligan's poem about peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek.
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