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Individuals who have stood up for justice and human rights for all people.

"Ghost of Kyiv" Picture of "Ghost of Kyiv"
Abraham Lincoln Picture of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was a U.S president who fought for the abolition of slavery while keeping the country united.
Alan Turing Picture of Alan Turing Alan Turing was a cryptanalyst whose decoding of Nazi messages helped end World War II.
Albert Luthuli Albert Luthuli (universitystory.gla.ac.uk) Albert Luthuli won a Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent work against South African apartheid.
Alexander Solzhenitsyn Picture of Alexander Solzhenitsyn Alexander Solzhenitsyn was a Russian novelist and dissident who won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Alexey Maresyev (Unknown (presumably 1945), unknown, unknown name. http://newzz.in.ua/uploads/posts/2011-05/thumbs/ Alexey Maresyev was a Russian fighter ace in World War II who flew without legs.
An Chang Ho The thinker (http://www.koreanhistoryproject.org/Ket/C30/tp/TP3001a.htm) An Chang Ho helped gain independence for South Korea and influenced its present culture.
Angela Davis Angela Davis (voices.cla.umn.edu/.../ authors/DAVISangela.htm) Angela Davis is a leader, author, and professor who has fought for decades for human rights.
Bantu Stephen Biko Picture of Bantu Stephen Biko Bantu Stephen Biko founded the Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa.
Bayard Rustin Leffler, Warren K., photographer; cropped by Beyond My Ken [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Bayard Rustin was a significant 20th century civil rights activist who organized the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest non-violent protests ever.
Bill Bradley Picture of Bill Bradley Bill Bradley once a pro-basketball player now is a politician who advocates reform to make America better for all.
Booker T. Washington Picture of Booker T. Washington Booker T. Washington was an educator and the founder of the Tuskegee Institute.
Bryan Stevenson Picture of Bryan Stevenson Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, is a lawyer and social justice activist for prison reform.
Cesar Chavez Picture of Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez was a migrant farm worker and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers Association.
Chen Guangcheng Picture of Chen Guangcheng Chen Guangcheng, known as the "Barefoot Lawyer," is a blind civil rights activist in rural China, focusing on human rights, women's rights and the rights of the poor.
Chief Joseph Picture of Chief Joseph Chief Joseph led the Nez Perce tribe in an effort to keep its homeland.
Chief Standing Bear Chief Standing Bear Chief Standing Bear argued successfully for Native Americans to have the right of habeas corpus.
Clarence Darrow Picture of Clarence Darrow Clarence Darrow was a 20th century lawyer and member of the American Civil Liberties Union, known for his involvement in the Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
Clarence Thomas Young Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas is the second African American ever to be a part of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice rose above the crowd despite racial injustice, worked tirelessly to promote peace and democracy between nations, and also paved the way for generations to come showing us that anything can be accomplished with determination and hard work regardless of race or gender.
Constance Baker Motley Picture of Constance Baker Motley Constance Baker Motley broke through the discrimination against blacks, and was the first African-American judge.
Corazon Aquino Corazon Aquino ( (http://pcij.org/edsa20/cory-aquino.html)) Corazon Aquino was the beloved president of the Philippines who stepped up to help her nation.
Crazy Horse Crazy Horse on his horse. (http://www.legendsofamerica.com/NA-CrazyHorse.html) Crazy Horse bravely fought for the freedom of the Sioux Nation.
Dalai Lama Picture of Dalai Lama Dalai Lama is the religious leader of Tibet and an emblem of Tibet's hopes for freedom.
Danica Roem Picture of Danica Roem Danica Roem is the first transgender person elected official in the state of Virginia.
Daniel Pearl To illustrate Pearl's appearance, with glasses, prior to his death Daniel Pearl was a Wall Street Journal reporter who reported the news with courage, integrity, and intelligence.
Dolley Madison Dolley Madison, First Lady (http://z.about.com/d/womenshistory/1/0/s/A/dolley_madison_det.jpg) Dolley Madison was admired for her social graces, courage and patriotism as First Lady of the US.
Doris "Granny D" Haddock Picture of Doris "Granny D" Haddock Learn about hero Doris "Granny D" Haddock was a political activist who walked across America in her ninetieth year.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" unknown Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" was the civil rights speech that moved the world
Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet Picture of Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet is known as the 'Mandela of Cuba' because he bravely defends the rights of Cuban citizens.
Dwight Eisenhower Picture of Dwight Eisenhower Dwight Eisenhower was a successful WW2 general and a wise and insightful U.S. president.
Eleanor Roosevelt Picture of Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was a champion for freedom and devoted her life to gaining rights for others
Elizabeth Graham Picture of Elizabeth Graham Graham's court case was specifically against the New York streetcar company known as the “Third Ave. Railroad”. That was the company that owned the streetcar she had been forcefully ejected from. She was able to win the case and revolutionized public transportation in New York City.
Ella J. Baker Picture of Ella J. Baker Ella J. Baker was an early and life-long civil rights activist who taught Rosa Parks to stand up for her rights.
Fay Clayton Fay Clayton Attorney Fay Clayton has spent much of her 26-year career championing society’s victims.
Florence Kelley Picture of Florence Kelley Florence Kelley was a children's rights activist who fought against child labor and labor discrimination.
Francisco De Miranda http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/119784/Francisco-de-Miranda-statue-in-London () Francisco De Miranda led the way to freedom from Spain for Venezuela and other South American countries.
Frank Mugisha Picture of Frank Mugisha Frank Mugisha is a Ugandan LGBT advocate who won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The New Dealer (http://www.gardenofpraise.com/images/roos.jpg) Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The New Dealer guided the United States through the Great Depression and World War II.
Fred Hampton Fred Hampton (http://www.blackpast.org/aah/hampton-fred-1948-196 ())
Fred Hampton - Revised Fred Hampton (http://www.blackpast.org/aah/hampton-fred-1948-196 ())
Fred Korematsu everythinghapa.com Fred Korematsu bravely protested the Japanese-American internment.
Frederick Douglass Picture of Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass courageously spoke out against slavery and became a trusted advisor to Abraham Lincoln.
Gandhi Picture of Gandhi
General Dmytro Marchenko Picture of General Dmytro Marchenko The defense of Mykolaiv was headed by General Dmytro Marchenko
George Washington Picture of George Washington George Washington fought for the United States to remain free and was its first president.
Georgia Gilmore Picture of Georgia Gilmore Georgia Gilmore participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling food at civil rights meetings and opening a restaurant for black and white customers.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Picture of Harriet Beecher Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist and is best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Harriet Tubman Picture of Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was a slave known for creating the "Underground Railroad" network, leading 300 slaves, including herself, to freedom.
Harriet Tubman Picture of Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman, a brave soldier who led hundreds of slaves to freedom
Harvey Milk Harvey Milk, an inspiring speaker. (http://charlespeden.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/) “You have to give them hope. Hope for a better world, hope for a better tomorrow … hope that all will be all right
Helen Suzman Picture of Helen Suzman Helen Suzman bravely stood up against apartheid and was the first female South African Minister of Parliament.
Helen Zia Picture of Helen Zia Helen Zia is an Asian American journalist, scholar and activist for human rights.
Inge Sargent Picture of Inge Sargent Inge Sargent is a Burmese princess devoted to human rights for all.
Iqbal Masih Iqbal Masih Iqbal Masih was a brave advocate for child labor laws in Pakistan.
Iqbal Masih Picture of Iqbal Masih Iqbal Masih was a child laborer in Pakistan whose parents forced him to work starting at age 4 to pay off their debts. He escaped by age 10 and became an activist.
James Armistead Picture of James Armistead (http://www.blackpast.com/files/blackpast_images/James_Armistead.jpg) James Armistead helped George Washington win American Independence.
James Reeb <b>James Reeb</b> James Reeb risked his own life as a brave civil rights crusader.
Janet Jagan Photos courtesy of Reuters News Service <P> Janet Jagan was the first female president of Guyana and dedicated her life to building the independence of a nation.
Jeremy Glick Picture of Jeremy Glick Jeremy Glick was a hero of Flight 93 and Emmy's beloved father.
Jessie Daniel Ames Picture of Jessie Daniel Ames Jessie Daniel Ames worked openly and actively on behalf of racial justice.
John Adams Picture of John Adams John Adams worked as hard for peace for the United States as he did for its independence.
John Lewis Picture of John Lewis No one had to tell John to stand up for what he believed was right; it just came naturally.
Jose Marti Picture of Jose Marti Jose Marti is considered the father of Cuba's battle for independence.
Jose Rizal Picture of Jose Rizal Jose Rizal is one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines
Josephine Baker Josephine Baker Josephine Baker was a popular African American dancer in France, fought for civil rights and freedom against the Nazis.
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Picture of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Karl Heinrich Ulrichs was the first known activist for gay rights.
Kedaton Campbell is the High School Winner of the 2023 Sing for Hope Music Video Award Picture of Kedaton Campbell is the High School Winner of the 2023 Sing for Hope Music Video Award Echoes of War, a music video, by Kedaton Campbell has been selected as the High School Honoree for the 2023 Sing for Hope Music Video Award
Kimmie Weeks Picture of Kimmie Weeks Kimmie Weeks is a human rights activist and teacher.
Kofi Annan Picture of Kofi Annan Kofi Annan is an honored freedom and peacemaker hero.
Lev Sapega Lev Sapega, the outstanding politician and public (ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/) Lev Sapega was the editor and publisher of the first constitution in Europe.
Lidya Vladimirovna Litvak Picture of Lidya Vladimirovna Litvak Lidya Vladimirovna Litvak was a WW2 Soviet flying ace who gave her life to protect her homeland.
Linda Sarsour Picture of Linda Sarsour Linda Sarsour, from New York, was co-chair of the 2017 and 2019 Women's March, has been involved in organizational efforts Black Lives Matter, and spoke out against the Muslim travel ban.
Liu Xiaobo Picture of Liu Xiaobo Liu Xiaobo is a Nobel Prize winning human rights activist.
 
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