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Alencia JohnsonCulture + Politics + JusticeNamed to EBONY Magazine’s “Power 100” list of influential African Americans and PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” list, Alencia Johnson leads…
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Ali StrokerFirst actress who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony award.Ali Stroker received the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as ‘Ado Annie’…
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Angelica RossTransgender Actress from “Pose” and “American Horror Story 1984″From the board room, to film/TV sets and even the Obama White House, Angelica Ross is a leading figure of…
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Ani DifrancoFolk/Punk icon and founder of Righteous BabeWidely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the…
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April ReignCreator of viral hashtag #OscarsSoWhiteApril Reign practiced law for over 15 years, with an emphasis on campaign finance law and reform, but her life…
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Blair ImaniAuthor of “Modern HERstory” and “Making Our Way Home”Blair Imani is a critically-acclaimed historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and dynamic public speaker. The author of two historical books: Modern…
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Brea BakerUsing culture to fuel impact and build political powerBrea is a skilled communications strategist, influencer engagement professional, activist/organizer, and social impact advisor. She has contributed to dozens of…
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Bree Newsome BassConfederate Flag ActivistBree Newsome Bas is an artist who drew national attention in 2015 when she climbed the flagpole in front of…
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Brittany Packnett CunninghamHarvard Fellow, MSNBC commentator, and author of forthcoming “We Are Like Those Who Dream: Black Women Speak”Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, writer, and leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She is an…
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Christina OchoaStar of “Animal Kingdom” and “A Million Little Things”Actress Christina Ochoa (born Cristina Ochoa Lopez, in Barcelona) is known for her recurring roles in US television shows such…
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Chuck DPublic Enemy frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of FamerChuck D is the leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy, the author of two critically acclaimed books,…
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CommonGrammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winning musicianAcademy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude…
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Dave ZirinSports Editor at “The Nation”NY Times bestselling author Dave Zirin takes audiences inside the modern world of sports for a provocative look at the…
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Donna HyltonAuthor, “A Little Piece of Light”Donna Hylton has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the country. She draws upon her experience imprisoned in…
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Eunique Jones GibsonFounder, “Because of Them We Can”Eunique Jones Gibson is a creative visionary, cultural architect and social activist who develops award winning campaigns & products that…
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Glory EdimFounder, “Well-Read Black Girl”Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a Brooklyn-based book club and online community that celebrates the uniqueness…
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Imani BarbarinDisability Activist, Founder of CrutchesAndSpice.comImani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to…
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Jamira BurleyHead of Youth Engagement and Skills at the Global Business Coalition for EducationJamira Burley is an internationally recognized speaker, social justice advocate, and next-gen social impact consultant. Jamira is on a mission…
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Jeffrey MarshNonbinary, genderfluid author of “How To Be You”.As a pundit for cable news, Jeffrey Marsh was the first openly nonbinary activist to appear on national television. Jeffrey…
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Kezia M WilliamsFounder and CEO of The Black upStartKezia M. Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of The Black upStart — a nationally recognized company serving African-American innovators…
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Kimberly JonesActivist and Co-Author “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight”Kimberly Jones is a former bookseller that now hosts the Atlanta Chapter of the popular Well Read Black Girl book…
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Kristina WongComedian and Political Performance ArtistKristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…
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Marika ShawArcade Fire instrumentalist and Founder of social entrepreneur platform Plus1Marika Anthony-Shaw played the viola as a touring member of Grammy award winning band Arcade Fire for 9 years. She…
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Michael Ian BlackAuthor of “A Better Man”Michael Ian Black is an actor, comedian, screenwriter and author who co-founded the legendary sketch comedy group, The State. He…
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Milana VayntrubActress and Refugee AdvocateMilana Vayntrub, Adweek Creative 100 and #Can’tDoNothing co-founder, shares her message of hope, opportunity, and global responsibility, challenging others to…
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Miracle OlatunjiAuthor of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With ImpactMiracle Olatunji is an entrepreneur, activist, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.
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Mykki BlancoTransgender Activist, Rapper, and Performance ArtistA fearless artist at his challenging yet melodic best, Mykki Blanco released his long-awaited debut, full-length album Mykki (produced by Woodkid and…
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Rabia ChaudryAttorney, Author, and co-host of the Undisclosed podcastRabia Chaudry is an attorney, advocate, and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Adnan’s Story” and Executive Producer…
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Randall RobinsonLeading Thought Leader on ReparationsRandall Robinson is an internationally respected social justice advocate and best-selling author. Until recently a professor of human rights law…
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Rev SekouSocial Justice Activist and MusicianNoted activist, theologian, author, documentary filmmaker, and musician, Reverend Osagyefo Sekou was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in…
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Sally KohnAuthor, “The Opposite of Hate”Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. The author of The Opposite of Hate (April…
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Sara MoraImmigration Rights ActivistIn 2017, Sara Mora publicly came out as undocumented while at a press conference with the governor of her home…
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Shavone CharlesMusician and Founder of “Magic in Her Melanin”SHAVONE. is a multi-hyphenate creative and force in music, fashion and tech. On the heels of being named on Forbes’ 30…
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Simran Jeet SinghTeaching Anti-Racism through Knowledge, Wisdom, and EmpathyDr. Simran Jeet Singh is an educator, writer, activist, and scholar who speaks regularly on issues of diversity, inclusion and…
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SpeechMusician and Mass Incarceration Activist featured in documentary “16 Bars”Speech is a multiple Grammy award recipient and founder of the legendary hip hop group Arrested Development. Known for songs…
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Tegan and SaraIconic pop/folk duo and LGBTQIA+ trailblazersIn 1995, at the height of grunge music, 15-year-old twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin started their first band in…
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Tiq MilanTransgender ActivistTiq speaks and writes about intersectional leadership, transgender rights, and racial justice. He shares stories of his life and how…
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Zahra NoorbakhshIranian-American comedian and host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcastZAHRA NOORBAKHSH is a Feminist Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and cohost of the award-winning podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. The podcast was listed as…
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Ziad AhmedGen Z Activist and Co-Founder of JUV ConsultingZiad Ahmed is an 20-year-old rising junior at Yale University. He is an unapologetic American-Muslim-Bangladeshi student activist, entrepreneur, and speaker.
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Zoey LunaTrans Latinx Actress from upcoming remake of “The Craft”Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.
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Brea Baker- Read Every Word of This Yale Student’s Account of Racism at Her SchoolIn a new essay for Elle, Brea Baker breaks down the racism she sees at Yale University, how the school has tried to fix issues on campus and the things…
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These 5 Steps Towards Anti-Racism Begin with Living Values Out Loud, Writes Activist Brea BakerPEOPLE’s Voices from the Fight Against Racism will amplify Black perspectives on the push for equality and justice
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Brea Baker- An Activist At Yale On What It’s Like To Be #BlackonCampusBrea Baker, 21, is a senior at Yale from Freeport, NY, and the president of Yale's NAACP chapter. Over the phone late Wednesday evening, she spoke to ELLE.com to walk…
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Brea Baker About Inspire Justice Activists on Juneteenth in Hollywood and Using the Day Off as a “Day On”The social impact agency's Brea Baker and Taylor K. Shaw, who educate and train stars, influencers and media companies to use their platforms for social good, explain how the entertainment…
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Brea Baker About ‘I Can’t Focus on Abortion Access if My People Are Dying’Some Gen Z and millennial women said they viewed abortion rights as important but less urgent than other social justice causes. Others said racial disparities in reproductive health must be…
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Mykki Blanco on activism, lockdown, and the importance of visibilityAs part of Uniqlo Tate Lates, Dazed’s Dominic Cadogan spoke to the artist and activist from their apartment in Paris
