Activism & Social Justice
Activist and social justice biographies.
Meet the organizers, advocates and reformers who turned conviction into collective action. These concise biographies trace the defining choices behind movements for civil rights, equality and a more just world.
Activism & Social Justice biographies
11 lives
Labor Leader15 minCésar Chávez
A Farm-worker Who Became One of America’s Most Influential Labor Leaders
Climate Activist16 minGreta Thunberg
The Young Activist Who Sparked a Global Climate Movement
Independence Leader19 minMahatma Gandhi
The Father of a Nation
Civil Rights Leader17 minMalcolm X
The Revolutionary Who Transformed Black Consciousness in America
Civil Rights Leader16 minMartin Luther King Jr.
The Preacher Who Led America's Fight for Civil Rights
Missionary20 minMother Teresa
Saint of the Slums
Anti-Apartheid Leader17 minNelson Mandela
The Freedom Fighter Who United a Nation
Diplomat18 minRaoul Wallenberg
The Businessman Who Saved Thousands
Indigenous Rights Activist17 minRigoberta Menchú Tum
The Indigenous Voice Who Spoke for the Voiceless
Activist18 minTarana Burke
The Activist Who Gave Voice to Survivors
Environmental Activist17 minWangari Maathai
The Tree Planting Activist Who Won The Nobel Peace Prize