Yara Shahidi

American actress and activist in TV

Yara Shahidi - American actress and activist in TV
Born

February 10th, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 2000, this American actress gained recognition for her role as Zoey Johnson in the television series 'Black-ish' and its spin-off 'Grown-ish'. Apart from acting, significant efforts have been made in activism, focusing on education and social justice issues. In 2015, a notable partnership was established with the organization 'We The Future', aiming to engage young people in civic and political matters. The work in activism has been complemented by various appearances in media advocating for meaningful social change.

Role in 'Black-ish'

Role in 'Grown-ish'

Co-founding Yara's educational initiative

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