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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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Alicia Roth WeigelIntersectional Intersex AdvocateAlicia Roth Weigel is an activist and author working to improve the landscape for marginalized populations in the South and…
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Amy NelsonFounder and CEO of The Riveter.Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a modern union of women and allies. A graduate of Emory…
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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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Arielle Fodor (“Mrs. Frazzled”)Kindergarten Teacher turned Education AdvocateArielle Fodor (a.k.a. “Mrs. Frazzled”) is a former kindergarten teacher turned education advocate who breaks down complex education policy and…
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Ayanna Sanaa DavisPhenomenally AutisticAyanna Sanaa Davis is an internationally recognized autism advocate and visionary leader advancing equity, visibility, and empowerment for autistic people…
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Blair ImaniCreator of Smarter in Seconds and bestselling author of Read This to Get SmarterBlair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans the subjects of intersectionality, gender studies,…
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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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DessaDoomtree Rapper and AuthorDessa fell in love with language as a toddler—and she just never got over it. Coming up in Minneapolis, she…
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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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Heather Matarazzo“The Princess Diaries” co-star and Mental Health activistHeather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…
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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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Jan BrobergSubject of Netflix documentary “Abducted in Plain Sight”Jan Broberg is an actress, singer and dancer who has appeared in more than two dozen feature films, numerous television…
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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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Lux AlptraumAuthor, “Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex – And The Truths They Reveal”Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…
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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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Parker MolloySenior Editor at Media Matters for America and UpworthyParker Molloy is a writer whose work has appeared in places like The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, VICE, and The…
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Santina MuhaDisabled Actress and ComedianSantina Muha is a speaker, writer, actor, storyteller, host, and avid Marshall’s shopper. She grew up in New Jersey, where…
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Sara BenincasaMental Health Writer and Author of “Agorafabulous” and “Real Artists Have Day Jobs”Sara Benincasa is the author of REAL ARTISTS HAVE DAY JOBS (William Morrow 2016), D.C. TRIP (Adaptive Books 2015), GREAT…
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Sari Beth RosenbergHistory Teacher, Writer, and Content CreatorSari Beth Rosenberg is a veteran history teacher, writer, and creator of Yo, Miss!, a newsletter where history, pop culture,…
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Taraji P. HensonAward winning actress is working for mental health awareness and peace of mind for all.Academy Award nominated, Emmy nominated, and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker, and activist Taraji P. Henson quickly rose to fame after…
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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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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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‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ survivor Jan Broberg shares her story in LaredoOne of the speakers who took part in the 23rd annual Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention conference was a woman who survived being abducted by a friend of the family…
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Women’s History Month: A Love Letter To LatinasIt’s time we recognize the Latinas in our lives for our true value and all that we are.
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‘Every Body,’ an Intersex Doc From ‘RBG’ Director Julie Cohen, to Get a Focus Release (EXCLUSIVE)In June, Focus Features will release Oscar-nominated director Julie Cohen’s “Every Body,” a documentary about three intersex individuals.
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What does the future of abortion look like?The danger for many people isn’t medical — it’s legal
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Politics In The Age Of Technology-Enabled CampaigningAlicia Roth Weigel is a political operative working in policy advocacy and campaign management through her company Intrepida Strategy.
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Heather Matarazzo on Leaving the Dollhouse, Meeting the Devil, and Waiting for Her Second Chance'90s Week: The actress was just 14 when she won an Indie Spirit for her iconic role, and she tells IndieWire how it changed her life forever.
