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VideoJoe Biden, 46th President of the United States | MAKERS Men
Why He’s a MAKER: We love the bromance memes. We cheered when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. But what you need to know about Joe Biden is how he’s fought to end violence against women. He’s written laws, started movements and continues to drive change today. “As long as there’s a breath in me, I’m going to continue to be engaged in this.” Feminist Foundations: Biden grew up in Scranton, Pa., the son of parents determined to raise good humans. “My dad used to say the cardinal sin
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VideoJohn Legend, Musician | MAKERS Men
"Critically acclaimed, multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend has won ten Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Tony and more awards, making him the second youngest performer to achieve the EGOT status. Legend recently released his fifth studio album DARKNESS AND LIGHT, to rave reviews which features his current anthemic hit ""Love Me Now."" Legend also serves as one of the principles for Get Lifted Film Co., a film and television production company based in Lo
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VideoJustin Baldoni, Actor, Filmmaker & Entrepreneur | MAKERS Men
How You Know Him: The L.A.-born actor stars on the hit CW show Jane the Virgin opposite Gina Rodriguez. He's also the producer of the most-watched digital docuseries ever, The Last Days, which tells the emotional stories of people battling terminal illnesses. Why He's a MAKER: "If you are a female director, chances are you don’t have the credits. But it's not because you’re not good. It’s because you haven’t had the damn chance." Baldoni is committed to changing that: his production company Wayf
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VideoKumail Nanjiani, Actor & Comedian | MAKERS Men
Why he’s a MAKER: He listens to women. He respects women. He’ll never be the guy who says women aren’t as funny as men. He gets how challenging it is for women to break into comedy’s bro culture and he’s worked with his wife Emily V. Gordon to create inclusive comedy shows and “The Big Sick.” Also, seeing him gush about Emily’s talents is totally adorable. From Pakistan to America: Nanjiani decided to come to America for his college years. It wasn’t the easiest transition. “I was super shy in Ka
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VideoLeland Melvin, Astronaut | MAKERS Men
Leland Melvin's story is a fascinating look at how perseverance and passion led him from the NFL to NASA. Before becoming an astronaut, he played professional football with the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. Armed with a B.S. in chemistry and a M.S. in materials science engineering, he traveled off-planet twice on Space Shuttle Atlantis to help build the International Space Station. By working on such high stakes teams, Leland developed a deep and nuanced understanding of effective team d
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VideoRussell Wilson, Super Bowl Champion Quarterback | MAKERS Men
Russell Wilson enters his 6th season with the Seahawks in 2017. Wilson was selected as the 12th pick in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. In 2012, he tied Peyton Manning's record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie (26) and was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. In 2013, he led the Seahawks to their first ever Super Bowl victory, and in 2014, led them to a second straight Super Bowl berth. Wilson has won more games (46) than any other NFL quarterback in his first fou
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VideoTony Porter, CEO, A Call to Men | MAKERS Men
Why he's a MAKER: He gets it. While so many see domestic violence as a women's issue, Porter calls it what it is: "It's a men’s issue." And he knows as a man, it's important for him to speak up. "I'm a member of the dominating group. I can give voice to those being marginalized, and speak the truth to men." Tackling violence in the NFL: By bringing A Call to Men and its message into the locker rooms, Porter has helped the NFL reduce domestic violence arrests among its players by 40 percent since
