Vanguards of Justice

What does it take to move the world?

Meet the individuals who represent a new guard of social justice, building a future grounded in equality for all.

Illustrations of Adriana Barbosa, Monica Ramirez, Desmond Meade, Sekou Siby, and Tanya Wallace-Gobern
Illustration of Adriana Barbosa

Adriana Barbosa: A Champion for Latin America’s Black Entrepreneurs

Illustration of Benilda Regina Paiva de Brito

Benilda Regina Paiva de Brito: A Caretaker for Brazil’s Black Women and Girls

Illustration of Kassandra Frederique

Kassandra Frederique is Reimagining the Future of Drug Policy in America

Illustration of Tanya Wallace-Gobern

Tanya Wallace-Gobern wants you to value Black workers

Illustration of Desmond Meade

Desmond Meade: A Warrior for Voting Rights

Illustration of Glennisse Pagan-Ortiz

Glenisse Pagan-Ortiz is building back Puerto Rico

Illustration of Monica Ramirez

Mónica Ramírez: A Backbone for Migrant Women

Illustration of Bianca Santana

Bianca Santana: Writing the Way Out of Injustice

Illustration of Sekou Siby

Sekou Siby is Taking the Heat Off Restaurant Workers During COVID-19

Illustration of Dorian Warren

Dorian Warren: The Organizer