Each year, Forbes compiles a list of young difference-makers for its “30 Under 30” list. The online video community, given the youthful nature of its demographic makeup, is generally well-represented on Forbes’ list, and that was once again the case in 2016. Lilly Singh was one of the YouTube and Vine stars whose names turned up among the most influential people under 30 years of age.

    Forbes chose Singh as one of the honorees in its Hollywood & Entertainment category, where she stands next to big traditional media names like Brie Larson and “Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke.

    Singh, the 27-year-old host of the IISuperwomanII YouTube channel who has over 7 million subscribers, has tremendous appeal, particularly among Indian and South Asian audiences. She has used her sway to champion noble causes, such as her recent #GirlLove campaign.

    She uploaded a call to demolish “girl-on-girl hate” last week and has already garnered over 500,000 views.

    “This holiday season I decided to use [my Internet reach] and speak up against an issue I’d love to see go away, and that’s girl-on-girl hate,” Singh said. “So I decided to ask for some help from my girlfriends.”

    The video featured other personalities including Shay Mitchell, Lindsay Sterling, Latoya Forever, and Candy Johnson among others to help Singh relay her message about how hate and bullying hurts women and ways they could build each other up instead.

    Because Singh is a paid YouTuber, she announced all profit made from the #GirlLove video will be donated to the Malala Fund, which helps young girls receive education. “Please get involved, post some awesome sauce stuff and make positive changes wherever possible,” Singh wrote in a comment under her video.

    (SD-Agencies)