Renowned American actress, businesswoman, and transgender rights advocate, Angelica Ross, has carved a multifaceted career marked by resilience and advocacy. Born on November 28, 1980, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Ross emerged as a self-taught computer programmer before venturing into the entertainment industry…
Renowned American novelist, poet, and social activist Barbara Kingsolver, born on April 8, 1955, in Annapolis, Maryland, is celebrated for her compelling literary contributions and commitment to social and environmental causes. Kingsolver’s journey into the world of letters began in childhood, where her penchant for writing found expression through journaling…
In the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, Nemonte Nenquimo, a formidable Waorani activist, stands as a beacon of hope for indigenous communities battling against the encroachment of resource extraction and the destruction of their ancestral lands. Nenquimo’s journey, which began in 1985 in Nemompare, Pastaza, Ecuador, is characterized by tenacity, leadership, and a strong sense of connection to her heritage…
Maria Ressa, a prominent Filipino-American journalist, has emerged as a formidable force in the battle for press freedom and democracy. Born in Manila in 1963, Ressa’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the pursuit of a free press…
Vanessa Nakate is a climate activist from Uganda. She began her journey in 2018 and recently added a Time Earth Award, which honors individuals influencing the future of the planet through their work on climate justice, awareness, and activism, to her growing list of accolades. During her acceptance speech, she dedicated her latest honor to the millions of other climate justice activists around the world…
Meta Ellis has dedicated her entire life to advocating for civil rights including rights for women, the LGBTQ+ community and animals. She is the director of Montgomery Pride United and Co-founder of the Bayard Rustin Community Center in Montgomery, Alabama…
In the early 1870s, 14-year-old Emmeline Pankhurst (neé Goulden) attended a public meeting about women’s rights in Manchester, England. By the time it was over, her life’s calling had been established and she left “a conscious and confirmed suffragist.”…
Irish-Canadian newspaper columnist Kathleen Blake “Kit” Coleman is credited with being the first female war correspondent, covering the Spanish-American War for the Toronto Mail in 1898. Coleman was initially hired during Canada’s emerging “New Woman” movement by managing editor Christopher Bunting, who imagined a column dedicated to recipes and fashion tips for his Saturday issue…
Known as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” Judith Heumann was a disability rights activist and a trailblazer for fellow campaigners. She is recognized as an international leader and was a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities…
Stacie Cloud Wood is an American preacher, a motivational speaker, and a fitness enthusiast. She is the wife of Andy Wood, who succeeded retiring pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren at Saddleback Church. Saddleback is an influential megachurch that, until recently, was under the umbrella of the Southern Baptist Convention…
