February is a special time of the year because it is indeed Black History Month. As African-Americans, we are celebrated and we do celebrate our people. We celebrate those who have come before us, where we come from, and who we are today.
So many times, African-Americans are looked down upon. However, we are some of the most creative and talented people in the world. NBC News has decided to celebrate Black History Month in their own way and that is introducing the NBCBLK 28. The NBCBLK 28 includes the profiles of the most notable African-American entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, actors, and activists who are all 28 years of age or younger. Â Â Â
 A few of the profiles include Michael B. Jordan, Zendaya, Simone Biles, Nate Howard, Alex Peay, Madison Maxey, Jamira Burley, and more. Michael B. Jordan is an actor most known for his role in Fruitvale Station and his newest movie Creed. In December of 2015, Jordan participated in a criminal justice reform panel hosted by the White House and Department of Justice.
 Zendaya is a pop singer and also an actress. She often uses her platform as a tool to speak about identity and beauty. Simone Biles, an 18 year old Olympic Gymnast (Team USA), made history at the last fall World Gymnastics Championships where she became the first woman ever to win three all-around titles in a row. Nate Howard is a professional speaker and poet who founded the Movement BE, which is a non-profit organization that helps young people discover their story through spoken word poetry. Alex Peay is the founder of Rising Sons, a non-profit organization he created to build young leaders. Madison Maxey, 22, is a creative technologist who founded The Crated which is a design and engineering studio. Jamira Burley is the senior campaigner for gun violence and criminal justice for Amnesty International, which is one of the oldest and largest human rights organizations in the world. Burley is also recognized by the White House as a “Champion of Change.”
As you can see, African-Americans make history each and everyday. We are awesome, talented, and beautiful people. We are the true definition of excellence. We are Black Excellence.Â