Activist
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How an indigenous climate-justice advocate, 18, got her start: ‘I was raised with that lens of taking care of Mother Earth’
Xiye Bastida talks about how her childhood in Mexico inspired her activism after moving to New York.
5 min read - USYahoo Life
5 influencers on what allyship means to them and how they're working to make society more inclusive
Many influencers have pivoted to activism on Instagram as a form of effective allyship — and they’re encouraging their followers to join them in learning and unlearning.
8 min read - PoliticsYahoo Life
Exotic dancers' PSA targeting Black male voters praised by activist: ‘It speaks volumes’
The "Get Your Booty to the Poll" campaign is focused on speaking to the local issues plaguing Black men in Georgia.
6 min read - USYahoo Life
Black activist slams jewelry line with pieces named after Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and others slain by police: 'Justice isn’t jewelry'
Charleston, S.C.-based organizer Mika Gadsden shares her response to the Shan Shui jewelry line.
6 min read - USYahoo Life
Jesse Jackson’s granddaughter Skye fights racism at her Virginia boarding school: ‘It was just normal for students to be in blackface’
Skye Jackson says that if you scratch the surface at her elite boarding school, you’ll find an atmosphere of deep racism.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
'You should always take up space with your hair': Teen author teaches kids confidence with read-aloud book series that celebrates diversity
"It’s not only an opportunity to really make sure that parents and kids have the resources that they need, but also for these authors to be celebrated and recognized," says Marley Dias.
4 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Life
Leonardo DiCaprio calls Greta Thunberg ‘a leader of our time’ in new Instagram post
Leonardo DiCaprio and Greta Thunberg join forces after announcing their commitment to support one another in new Instagram post.