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BYP100’s Malcolm London and Luvvie Ajayi are among The Root’s “30 Viral Voices Under 30.”

The list celebrates “cool kids” of the Internet, such as journalists, humorists and activists under 30 who shape our daily conversations. 

From The Root:

Malcolm London

Age: 21
Twitter: @MalcolmLondon
Why he’s viral: Look no further than his TEDx performance of High School Training Ground as proof that London is a poet with a voice far beyond his years. He’s a Chicago phenom on the rise ashis perfectly placed words bring attention to the harsh realities of urban life. […]

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Luvvie Ajayi

Age: 29
Twitter: @Luvvie
Why she’s viral: Not only does Ajayii school the masses on branding and social media marketing, she’s one of the minds behind the Red Pump Project, a nonprofit that spreads awareness of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, specifically targeting how the disease impacts women. Meanwhile, her humor blog Awesomely Luvvie keeps us in constant fits of laughter.

Read more at The Root

Congrats to both Malcolm and Luvvie for making the list! This is only the beginning for BYP100.

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  • The Black Youth Project is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials. Through knowledge, voice, and action, we work to empower and uplift the lived experiences of young Black Americans today.