I refused point-blank because my hair was my identity."

1.Zendaya

2.Naomi Osaka

3.Tessa Thompson

4.J.

Cole

5.H.E.R.

Zendaya in a strapless top with a sparkling necklace, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Closeup of Naomi Osaka

Tessa Thompson posing in a strapless metallic dress at a premiere

J. Cole onstage

Closeup of H.E.R.

Closeup of Halle Berry

Closeup of Halsey

Miguel performs onstage, holding a microphone, with a joyful expression

Closeup of Yara Shahidi

Closeup of Jesse Williams

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez posing at Golden Globe Awards, wearing an off-shoulder blue satin gown with oversized bow detail

Closeup of Dwayne Johnson

Closeup of Mel B

Kimora Lee Simmons

Jordan Fisher posing, wearing a red satin shirt at an event

Closeup of Saweetie

Lisa Bonet in a black outfit and hat, posing in front of a foliage backdrop

Closeup of Cardi B

Text: "Black History Month - Weaving together our rich history with the present to create a promising future." Decorative elements surround the text