John Legend

American singer-songwriter-pianist-record producer John Legend also plays the piano. According to his organization's website, American artist John Legend had dreams of using his success to advance the causes of social justice and equality when he was a young man. He realized that dream with the Show Me Campaign, which he established in 2007.

The charity's goal is to eliminate the cycle of poverty, and among the things it has done in Africa is increase access to clean water, healthcare services, and economic ventures in underprivileged areas. The Show Me Campaign's main objectives in the United States are to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education and to address issues related to mass incarceration and the "school-to-prison pipeline." The organization supports giving those who are leaving the criminal justice system help and opportunity as they try to reintegrate back into society. In addition, Legend gave the Springfield City School District $500,000 to build an auditorium that bears his name and is located inside the Springfield Center of Innovation.

Born: December 28, 1978

Nationality: American