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“I have so many mentors. I'm really lucky to be surrounded by incredible mentors, whether it be Solange Knowles or Gloria Steinem or Ava DuVernay, there are so many awesome people in my life, and so I'm lucky for them to kind of have fostered my identity as I grow into myself.”

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Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg is an American actress born on October 23, 1998. She gained widespread acclaim for her role as Jo March in the film 'Little Women' and international recognition for her portrayal of Princess T'Challa in 'Black Panther'. more

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