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Kelsea Ballerini

By Shania Twain

Caroline Tompkins for TIME
Phenoms

Jalen Hurts

By Peyton Manning

Krista Schlueter for TIME
Innovators

Mory Sacko

By Omar Sy

Tarek Mawad for TIME
Leaders

Victor J. Glover, Jr.

Paolo Verzone—Gallerie d’Italia/Intesa Sanpaolo/VU for TIME
Advocates

Txai Suruí

Gabi Di Bella

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