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Hind Al-Husseini

Hind al-Husseini was a prominent Palestinian humanitarian, educator, and women's rights activist, best known for her efforts to rescue 55 orphaned survivors of the 1948 Deir Yassin massacre. After the massacre, which left at least 107 Palestinian villagers dead, al-Husseini found the children abandoned near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher...

Patricia Spence Rudden

Pat was a labor union organizer, author,...

Patricia Spence Rudden

Pat was a labor union organizer, author,...

Erin Reed

Erin Redd is a transgender activist and journalist, born in 1988 or 1989 in Louisiana, U.S. She shares her research through her newsletter, Erin in the Morning (published on Substack). In it, she highlights not only the toll that discrimination inflicts on transgender people but also raises awareness of the social contributions of transgender...

Iman Mergen

Iman Mergen is the Founder and Executive Director of We Belong Here, a leading non-profit organization championing safety and social justice for communities in New York. With over a decade of activism in human rights and humanitarian causes, Mergen's commitment to empowering marginalized communities shines through her work. Her advocacy...

Maria Callas

Maria Callas, born Sophia Cecelia Kalos on December 2, 1923, in New York City, was one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. Celebrated for her dramatic intensity, vocal versatility, and remarkable stage presence, Callas revolutionized the world of Opera with her artistry and larger-than-life persona. Maria was born to...

Keysha Freshh

Keysha Freshh is an accomplished rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and cultural innovator whose career is as diverse as her artistry. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Keysha emerged as one of the youngest talents in her city’s vibrant music scene. Her ability to weave storytelling with sharp lyricism quickly set her apart, earning her recognition...

Mame Marieme Lo

Born in Paris to Fulani and Wolof parents, Mame Marieme LO, also known as Kouroboros, is a free-spirited sex educator and counselor who transitioned into the world of visual art. She began her artistic journey using coloring books and doodling as a soothing practice, which gradually evolved into a deeper exploration of her identity. Through...

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