In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, TIME For Kids asked several African Americans to share whom in African-American history inspired them most. A person who inspires you might encourage you to reach a goal or make you feel like you are able to do or feel something. TFK received answers from many people, including award-winning musician Alicia Keys, congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, Harlem Children's Zone Founder Geoffrey Canada, basketball players Kevin Durant and Tina Charles and singer/actress Toni Braxton. In this video, they reflect back on the life and work of important civil right leaders who inspired them.

Whom do you find most inspiring? 

(Written and narrated by Elizabeth Winchester/ Produced by Stephanie Kraus)