I want to become a surgeon because that means I can help a million people. I want the world to be kind because I love it when people are kind to me, kindness is good. I like going everywhere because I like exploring and I love reading books too. I want people to know that they are not alone because I will always help them out. Having black people in power helps us do everything we need, and working hard lets me do everything I need to do.

— Umaiza

I want to be a historian, which studies the earth’s histories and other stuff, and I also want to be a soccer player because I’m already into it and I already know a lot about it, so why not? Even though I want to be a historian, I still want to find the cure to cancer and make sure that there are no more poor people in the world who don’t have food. One thing about me that people don’t know about is the death of my dad, how I handled it and how proud of him I am. When I see a black person in a high position the first thing that comes to my mind is “wow we’re the same person, and I’m capable of being there too”.

— Yahya

I want to be an entrepreneur so I can make money and be successful for my family. I’m really good at persuading people which is good for building a business. I have leadership skills and I wouldn’t be working for anyone. I’d like for things to be equal for everybody no matter where you come from. Black people can relate to black people way better that’s why it’s important to have them in positions of power. People think that if you are black it’s not easy for you to succeed but that’s why I am going to work hard and prove them wrong.

— Abdullahi

I want to be an ice cream girl who is rich and famous that sings because it’s pretty and I want to make a lot of money so I can give it to people who don’t have. I also want people to stop laughing at others and bullying people because it’s very bad. People also need to stop watching bad stuff, because it makes you do bad stuff. Seeing someone with the same skin colour as me makes me happy, and it’s beautiful, because I can be anything.

— Ammana

I want to be a zoologist because I’ve always loved animals ever since I was young. Animals are really interesting. Whenever I see one I just stop and admire it, and it’d be cool to see more animals I’d never usually see. I’m really inspired by my mom’s impact, I think she’s strong, strong-willed. She’s been through a lot but she’s still here for a lot of people. I’m kind and tall so I can help around the house with heavy lifting and do what people say with efficiency. I think the world needs to be kinder and more humble. We need to take care of the world we live in because everything in it is dying.

— Haruun

When I grow up I want to be a criminologist because I’ve always loved true crime and understanding the nature of crimes and what triggers them. The type of impact I wanna make on the world is something my older sister has, which is someone people can look up to and be that lending hand for everyone and just be a star in general. Everyone knows me as being a very extroverted and energetic type of hype person but they don’t know I make a lot of poems that have a lot of emotions which shows a softer side. People shouldn’t listen to what others say about them because it is your drive that pushes you to greatness and if you lose that then you lose you and it’s hard to go back or find it again.

— Muntaha

I want to be a child psychologist because I want to help kids express their feelings and know it is okay to do so. I would like world peace even though I don’t think it’s ever going to happen, but a peaceful life would be great. I’ve always known that it doesn’t matter what other people think you just need to be yourself. The success of people that look like me is important because I can look up and say I will be there one day.

— Liya

I want to be a dentist because I want everyone to have nice smiles and to spread positivity in the world. I want to end world hunger because it hurts me to think of all the kids in the world who don’t have the necessities to have a healthy body and a healthy mind. I hope the future generation realizes that time is limited and to be wise, especially to think before you do. Everything will work out then. I think it’s important for us to work hard so we can show other people we are beyond the stereotypes and we can do better than everyone thinks we can. I want to be that role model for others that don’t think they can do it.

— Serene

I want to be a palaeontologist because I’m interested in dinosaurs and prehistory. When I was young I watched a lot of animal stuff and Jurassic Park. I want to help discover new things that could change the world or add to the world and help understand the world. You should never let people boss you around, and if people tell you you’re not good enough, you shouldn’t let them say that because you can always change, it’s never too late. A lot of people brought us down for being black so now we’re working hard to change those stereotypes and create a better future for the next generations. Having someone black in power means a lot to me because when you see someone accomplishing something and you know you share the same blood, it motivates you to do better.

— Hamza S

I want to be a lawyer because during my school years, I always talked a lot and thought ‘Oh a job where I can talk’, so I decided I wanted to be a lawyer. The impact I want to make on the world is not so big that I’m remembered, because that’s a little unreasonable, but enough that I’m slightly remembered. I want to be one of those people who’s kids say “Oh my dad did this, my dad did that.” I usually try to keep it real with people so there’s nothing I can say people don’t know about me, but people might be surprised that I like to draw. It’s important for people to know at the end of the day to just be yourself. There are a lot of people who fake it until they make it and act like someone they’re not, but in reality when you wake up in the morning, eat your breakfast, brush your teeth, wash your face and you look in the mirror… it’s only you. Be you and love you. I think with a lot of minorities we are never given a voice. It was recent when black people were allowed to vote! Having our people in positions of power allows us to share our opinions and perspectives, and if we don’t have that then how can anything be fair and reasonable?

— Hamza H