Activist biographies
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Ai Weiwei
Creating powerful modern art that mixes creativity, history, and new ideas
Desmond Tutu
Helping bring peace and fairness to South Africa through kindness, courage, and forgiveness
Emma Watson
Playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies and encouraging learning and kindness
Greta Thunberg
Inspiring people around the world to care for the planet and take action on climate change
Harriet Tubman
Helping many people find freedom through the Underground Railroad
Leonardo DiCaprio
Being a famous movie actor and a passionate helper of the Earth.
Lupita Nyong'o
An award-winning actress known for powerful movie roles and inspiring stories.
Mahatma Gandhi
Leading India to independence using peaceful protest and nonviolence
Maisie Williams
She is best known for playing Arya Stark on the TV show Game of Thrones.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Leading the Civil Rights Movement and teaching people to use peace and kindness to fight unfair laws.
Riz Ahmed
Being an actor, rapper, and writer who tells powerful stories through movies and music
Rosa Parks
Helping start the Civil Rights Movement by bravely standing up for fairness on a bus
Stevie Wonder
A famous musician who writes, sings, and plays many instruments, creating joyful and meaningful songs.
Wangari Maathai
Starting the Green Belt Movement and winning the Nobel Peace Prize for helping people and the planet