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The tides of social change begin with a lone drop; one person’s inspiration to create local change can eventually be felt on the other side of the world. While mass inequality, prejudice, and fear have risen to the forefront of communities, these brave voices have become even more important. Activist led grassroots movements, initially in order to effect local change, have become catalysts for national conversation and action to uproot societal issues.

Uncovering and exposing hidden and disguised information is never easy. This pressure is only amplified when one's work goes against powerful institutions and leaders. However, these artists, scientists, and journalists do this every day. These distillers of truth dive deep, alone into uncharted waters. Through various platforms they are able to bring attention to the realities of our society that many of us are blind to.

Not one single drop is exactly the same. Therefore, innovators and groundbreaking thinkers are imperative to transcend the currents of progress. These brilliant minds are scientists, inventors, executives, and trendsetters in our communities. From pushing the barriers of technology to finding new ways to harness science, they have created and invented in fields few others dared to even approach. They’ve brought new perspectives that have completely altered what we believed possible. Their work has unveiled new paths for human progress and shows the immense value of creative and diverse thought.