Black Excellence! Michael B. Jordan, Billy Porter, The Wades, And More Named Time Magazine’s Most Influential People In The World

See who all made the esteemed list!

Megan Thee Stallion - Occupation: Rapper and Entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion

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Megan Thee Stallion - Occupation: Rapper and Entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion

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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Occupation: Basketball Player Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Occupation: Basketball Player Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Ibram X. Kendi - Occupation: Professor of Antiracist Research at Boston University Ibram X. Kendi

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Ibram X. Kendi - Occupation: Professor of Antiracist Research at Boston University Ibram X. Kendi

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Tomi Adeyemi - Occupation: Novelist Tomi Adeyemi

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Tomi Adeyemi - Occupation: Novelist Tomi Adeyemi

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Billy Porter - Occupation: Entertainer Billy Porter

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Billy Porter - Occupation: Entertainer Billy Porter

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Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi - Occupation: Black Lives Matter Founders  Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi

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Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi - Occupation: Black Lives Matter Founders  Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi

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Naomi Osaka - Occupation: Professional Tennis Player Naomi Osaka

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Naomi Osaka - Occupation: Professional Tennis Player Naomi Osaka

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Allyson Felix - Occupation: Track and Field Athlete Allyson Felix

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Allyson Felix - Occupation: Track and Field Athlete Allyson Felix

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Michael B. Jordan - Michael B. Jordan is putting his new bearded look on full display, just hours after the 33-year-old actor was listed as TIME Magazine’s most influential people by Denzel Washington. We see you, Zaddy!  Michael B. Jordan

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Michael B. Jordan  - Occupation: Entertainer and Producer Michael B. Jordan

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Tony Elumelu - Occupation: Economist Tony Elumelu

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Tony Elumelu - Occupation: Economist Tony Elumelu

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The Weeknd - Occupation: Singer The Weeknd

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The Weeknd - Occupation: Singer The Weeknd

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Jennifer Hudson - Occupation: Entertainer Jennifer Hudson

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Jennifer Hudson - Occupation: Entertainer Jennifer Hudson

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Dapper Dan - Occupation: Fashion Designer Dapper Dan

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Dapper Dan - Occupation: Fashion Designer Dapper Dan

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Senator Kamala Harris - Occupation: Politician Senator Kamala Harris

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Senator Kamala Harris - Occupation: Politician Senator Kamala Harris

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Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade  - Occupation: Gabrielle Union, Actress and Dwyane Wade, Athlete  Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade

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Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade  - Occupation: Gabrielle Union, Actress and Dwyane Wade, Athlete  Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade

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Tyler Perry - Occupation: Director Tyler Perry

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Tyler Perry - Occupation: Director Tyler Perry

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Robert Frederick Smith - Occupation: Investor Robert Frederick Smith

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Robert Frederick Smith - Occupation: Investor Robert Frederick Smith

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Lewis Hamilton  - Occupation: Race Car Driver  Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton  - Occupation: Race Car Driver  Lewis Hamilton

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Abubacarr Tambadou  - Occupation: Lawyer  (Photo: Getty Images)

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General Charles Q. Brown Jr  - Occupation: Chief Of A Military Service  (Photo: Getty Images)

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Michaela Coel - Occupation: Actress (Photo: Getty Images)

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Angela Davis - Occupation: Political Activist (Photo: Getty Images)

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