Ruben Salazar, born on March 3, 1928, in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, was a pioneering Mexican American journalist and broadcaster who became a symbol of the Chicano civil rights movement. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Salazar…
Dolores Huerta, born on April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico, is a pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist best known for her role in co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) alongside César Chávez. Raised in a family deeply…
César Chávez, born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who dedicated his life to improving the conditions of farmworkers in the United States. Coming from a family of migrant workers,…
Tamika Mallory, born on February 8, 1980, in New York City, is a prominent activist and social justice leader known for her work advocating for racial equality, gun control, and women’s rights. Mallory’s activism began at a young age, influenced…
Marsha P. Johnson, born on August 24, 1945, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was a trailblazing figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and a prominent activist for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Known for her bold personality, Johnson was a Black trans…
Fred Hampton, born on August 30, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, was a charismatic and visionary leader in the Black Panther Party. Hampton joined the party in 1968 at the age of 19, quickly rising to prominence due to his ability…
Toni Morrison, born on February 18, 1931, in Lorain, Ohio, was a groundbreaking novelist and essayist whose works profoundly impacted American literature. A graduate of Howard University and Cornell University, Morrison became known for her vivid storytelling, which explored the…
Stacey Abrams, born on December 9, 1973, in Madison, Wisconsin, is a political leader, voting rights activist, and author who has become a powerful force in American politics. Abrams earned degrees from Spelman College, the University of Texas at Austin,…
Angela Rye, born on October 26, 1979, in Seattle, Washington, is a prominent political commentator, lawyer, and advocate for social justice. A graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law, Rye has worked on various issues…
Marian Wright Edelman, born on June 6, 1939, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, is a tireless advocate for children’s rights and social justice. After earning her law degree from Yale Law School in 1963, she became the first African American woman…