Time Magazine
has honored Montgomery County native Kahlil Greene by naming him one of the “100 Most Important People on the Internet.” Greene took to his
social media account
to share this exciting news and also announced his upcoming book titled “Hidden History.” In his post, he expressed gratitude, saying, “I can’t be more grateful for these blessings and to all of you who made it possible. I promise to continue the work as best as I can.”
Widely recognized as the “Gen Z Historian,” Greene has gained fame for his impactful educational content on social media, where he delves into “hidden history” and social justice topics. His work has garnered millions of views and earned him both an Emmy nomination and a Peabody Award. Greene’s prominence also stems from his tenure as the first Black student body president at Yale University. Since then, he has become a sought-after author, speaker, and consultant on subjects such as Gen Z and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), collaborating with notable organizations including National Geographic and the White House.
A Germantown native, Greene was born at Holy Cross Hospital and attended Daly Elementary School and Fox Chapel Elementary School before moving on to Neelsville Middle School, all located in Germantown. He later attended Poolesville High School before making history at Yale University.
Greene has shared that the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, particularly the Germantown branch, played a significant role in his upbringing. He attended almost daily after school and participated in all their summer camps. Today, he is a passionate advocate for the program, acknowledging its positive impact on his life.
More on Kahlil Greene, per his
website
: Kahlil Greene, also known as the “Gen-Z Historian”, is a New York Times and Forbes Magazine recognized digital educator with over 600,000 followers and 20mm views across his Tiktok, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. He has authored op-eds about Gen Z and justice in the Washington Post, LA Times, and Harvard Business Review. Kahlil also graduated from Yale with a degree in History and served as the college’s first-ever Black student body president. Kahlil is now a full-time, self-employed speaker, influencer, and educator and is known for his TikTok series, Hidden History–which dives into stories of American injustice–and for his commentary about cultural appropriation. Throughout his nascent career, Kahlil has already worked with organizations like Meta, Microsoft, and the White House. Kahlil’s main goal is to share knowledge about history, culture, and politics from a new, engaging perspective.
