Name Role Organization Movement Contribution Martin Luther King Jr. Leader Southern Christian Leadership Conference Civil Rights Nonviolent protest for racial equality Malala Yousafzai Education Activist Malala Fund Girls' Education Advocating for girls' right to education Greta Thunberg Climate Activist Fridays for Future Climate Change Global climate strike movement Angela Davis Activist Various Civil Rights and Prison Reform Advocated for prison abolition and racial justice Nelson Mandela Leader African National Congress Anti-Apartheid Fought against apartheid in South Africa Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice U.S. Supreme Court Women's Rights Advocated for gender equality and women's rights Desmond Tutu Archbishop Anglican Church Anti-Apartheid Fought against apartheid and advocated for peace Emma Watson Actress/Activist UN Women Gender Equality Launched the HeForShe campaign Angela Merkel Politician Germany Climate Action Promoted climate action and renewable energy policies Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader Tibetan Buddhism Peace Advocated for peace and compassion worldwide Stacey Abrams Politician Fair Fight Action Voting Rights Fought for voting rights and election access Audre Lorde Poet/Activist Black Feminism Wrote about intersectionality and feminism Rosa Parks Activist NAACP Civil Rights Refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott Cesar Chavez Labor Leader United Farm Workers Labor Rights Advocated for the rights of farm workers Bill McKibben Environmentalist 350.org Climate Change Founded global climate movement organization Xiye Bastida Climate Activist Fridays for Future Climate Change Youth leader in climate activism Oscar Romero Archbishop Catholic Church Social Justice Advocated for human rights in El Salvador Jane Goodall Primatologist/Activist Jane Goodall Institute Wildlife Conservation Conserved wildlife and promoted animal welfare Colin Kaepernick Athlete/Activist Social Justice Protested against racial injustice by kneeling during the anthem Barack Obama Politician Healthcare Reform Pushed for the Affordable Care Act Michelle Obama First Lady Health and Education Advocated for healthy eating and education for girls Maria Ressa Journalist Rappler Press Freedom Fought for press freedom in the Philippines Van Jones Activist Rebuild the Dream Social Justice Advocated for green jobs and criminal justice reform Bill Gates Philanthropist Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Promoted global health and education initiatives Jackie Robinson Athlete/Activist Civil Rights Broke baseball's color barrier and advocated for civil rights Bella Abzug Politician Women's Rights Advocated for women's rights and social justice John Lewis Politician/Activist Civil Rights Leader in the Civil Rights Movement and advocate for voting rights Greta Thunberg Climate Activist Fridays for Future Climate Change Inspiration for youth climate strikes globally Rihanna Musician/Philanthropist Clara Lionel Foundation Global Education Advocated for education and disaster relief Shailene Woodley Actress/Activist Environmentalism Opposed the Dakota Access Pipeline Patrisse Cullors Activist Black Lives Matter Social Justice Co-founder of Black Lives Matter movement Tarana Burke Activist Me Too Movement Sexual Assault Awareness Coined the phrase 'Me Too' for sexual assault survivors Janelle Monáe Artist/Activist LGBTQ+ Rights Advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility Al Gore Politician/Activist Alliance for Climate Protection Climate Change Promoted awareness on climate change Ruth Simmons Academic Leader Brown University Education Equity Promoted diversity and equity in education Frances Beal Activist Black Feminism Fought for the intersection of race and gender Howard Zinn Historian Historical Activism Authored 'A People's History of the United States' Felicia Wong Activist Roosevelt Institute Economic Justice Advocated for equitable economic policies Elizabeth Warren Politician Consumer Protection Advocated for consumer protection and financial regulation Leah Thomas Activist Intersectional Environmentalist Environmentalism Championed intersectional approaches to environmentalism Michael Moore Filmmaker/Activist Social Justice Critiqued corporate power and advocated for social justice David Hogg Gun Control Activist March for Our Lives Gun Control Survivor of Parkland shooting advocating for gun safety Emma Gonzalez Gun Control Activist Never Again MSD Gun Control Advocated for gun reform after the Parkland shooting Yascha Mounk Political Scientist Democracy Advocated for democratic values and against authoritarianism Bill Nye Science Communicator Science Advocacy Promoted science education and climate action John Kerry Politician Climate Change Advocated for climate change policy and negotiations Angela Davis Activist/Academia Prison Reform Lifelong advocate for prison abolition and racial justice Viggo Mortensen Actor/Activist Environmentalism Advocated for environmental and Indigenous rights Cory Booker Politician Social Justice Fought for social justice and criminal justice reform Nina Turner Politician Progressive Politics Advocated for universal healthcare and voting rights Malala Yousafzai Activist Girls' Education Advocate for girls' right to education Greta Thunberg Climate Activist Climate Action Youth advocate for action on climate change Diane Nash Civil Rights Activist SCLC Civil Rights Key figure in nonviolent civil rights campaigns Leonardo DiCaprio Actor/Activist Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Environmentalism Advocated for global environmental conservation Michelle Bachelet Politician United Nations Human Rights Advocated for women's rights and human rights globally Amnesty International NGO Human Rights Global organization working on human rights abuses Friedrich Hayek Economist Economic Freedom Advocated for capitalism and against socialism John McCain Politician Military Justice Advocated for veterans' rights and healthcare access Brené Brown Researcher/Author Vulnerability Advocacy Promoted the importance of vulnerability in leadership Ibram X. Kendi Historian/Author Anti-Racism Advocated for anti-racist policies and education Bryan Stevenson Lawyer/Activist Equal Justice Initiative Criminal Justice Reform Advocated for justice reform and death penalty abolition Naomi Klein Author/Activist Climate Justice Authored books on capitalism, climate change, and social justice Michael Sandel Philosopher/Professor Justice Discussed principles of justice in a globalized world Marianne Williamson Author/Activist Social Justice Advocate for spiritual and social renewal in politics Jack Dorsey Entrepreneur Twitter/Square Social Media Activism Promoted transparency in social media Alok Vaid-Menon Activist/Artist LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate for gender inclusivity and trans rights Bob Goff Author/Activist Love Does Humanitarianism Advocated for love and humanitarian efforts Radhika Jones Editor Vanity Fair Media Advocacy Promoted diversity in media and representation Jonathan Kozol Author/Educator Education Equity Advocated for educational equity and social justice Laura Ling Journalist Press Freedom Advocate for press freedom and women's rights Patrice Cullors Activist Black Lives Matter Social Justice Co-founder advocating for racial justice and Black rights Ronald Reagan Politician Conservative Movement Led conservative movement policies in the U.S. Cindy Sheehan Activist Anti-War Led protests against the Iraq war after losing her son Renee Gracie Racing Driver/Activist Women in Sports Advocated for gender equality in sports Patricia Arquette Actress/Activist Gender Pay Gap Advocated for equal pay for women in Hollywood Zoe Saldana Actress/Activist Diversity in Hollywood Promoted diversity and representation in film Anand Giridharadas Author/Activist Social Reform Critiqued capitalism and advocated for social equity Leonardo DiCaprio Actor/Activist Environmental Justice Advocated for climate change awareness and policy Pharrell Williams Musician/Activist Education Improvement Advocated for education and creative expression Simon Sinek Author/Leadership Expert Workplace Culture Promoted positive workplace cultures and leadership Vera Wang Designer Women in Business Advocated for women's empowerment in business Jodie Foster Actress/Activist LGBTQ+ Advocacy Supporter of LGBTQ rights and representation Tim Cook CEO of Apple Apple Inc. Corporate Responsibility Advocated for privacy and equality in the tech industry Esther Perel Therapist/Author Relationship Advocacy Promoted open discussions about relationships and intimacy Henry Kissinger Politician/Advisor Foreign Policy Influential in shaping U.S. foreign policy strategies Mahatma Gandhi Leader Civil Rights Promoted nonviolent resistance and civil rights in India Anne Frank Writer Human Rights Symbol of resilience and human rights advocacy James Baldwin Author/Activist Civil Rights Wrote extensively on race and sexuality in America Ruth Simmons University President Higher Education Advocacy Promoted diversity in higher education Desmond Tutu Archbishop Human Rights Fought against apartheid and for human rights Bernie Sanders Politician Socialism Advocate for democratic socialism and economic justice Jon Stewart Comedian/Activist The Daily Show Social Justice Used comedy to highlight social issues Oprah Winfrey Media Personality Philanthropy Promoted education and empowerment through media Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Author Feminism Promoted gender equality through literature Tim Berners-Lee Inventor Internet Advocacy Advocate for a free and open internet Jeff Bezos Entrepreneur Amazon Philanthropy Expanded philanthropic efforts towards education and environment Edward Snowden Whistleblower Privacy Advocacy Advocated for privacy rights and government transparency Chris Evans Actor/Activist Social Justice Advocated for voting rights and civic engagement Alicia Garza Activist Black Lives Matter Social Justice Co-founder advocating for racial justice and LGBTQ+ rights Charles Koch Businessman/Koch Industries Economic Conservatism Advocated for free-market principles Stacey Abrams Politician Voting Rights Advocated for voting rights and access Laura Jane Grace Musician/Activist Against Me! Transgender Rights Advocated for transgender rights and visibility Cory Booker Politician Social Justice Advocated for social justice and equality Judy Chicago Artist Women's Rights Promoted feminist art and women's issues Anita Hill Law Professor Women's Rights Advocated for sexual harassment awareness Hillary Clinton Politician/Activist Women's Rights Advocated for women's rights and healthcare Spike Lee Filmmaker/Activist Racial Justice Used film to address issues of race and justice Naomi Klein Author/Activist Climate Justice Critiqued capitalism's role in climate change Gary Hirshberg Entrepreneur Stonyfield Farm Sustainable Agriculture Advocated for organic and sustainable farming Wow on Wheels Activist Disability Rights Advocated for disability rights and accessibility Chris Hughes Entrepreneur/Activist Facebook Universal Basic Income Advocated for Basic Income policies Rebecca Solnit Author/Activist Feminism/Eco-Politics Advocated for ecofeminism and social justice Brock Turner Accused Rape Culture Debate Controversy raised awareness around rape culture Sophia Amoruso Entrepreneur Nasty Gal Women in Business Promoted women entrepreneurship through education David Attenborough Natural Historian Wildlife Conservation Advocated for environmental conservation and biodiversity Tom Steyer Philanthropist NextGen America Climate Advocacy Advocated for climate change actions and renewable energy Malcolm X Activist Nation of Islam Civil Rights Promoted Black empowerment and human rights Bell Hooks Author/Activist Feminism Promoted intersectional feminism and social justice Amir K. M. Gordon Youth Activist Youth Rights Advocated for youth involvement in civic matters Harriet Tubman Abolitionist Abolition Movement Led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad Jane Fonda Actress/Activist Anti-War Advocated against the Vietnam war and climate change Peter Singer Philosopher Animal Rights Promoted animal rights and ethical considerations Ai Weiwei Artist/Activist Human Rights Advocated for freedom of expression and human rights Chuck D Musician/Activist Public Enemy Cultural Commentary Used music to address racial issues and activism Vandana Shiva Environmental Activist Navdanya Sustainable Agriculture Advocated for biodiversity and sustainable farming Zhang Xin CEO SOHO China Women's Empowerment Promoted women in the business sector Annemarie Schimmel Scholar Cultural Studies Promoted understanding between cultures through education Jeffrey Sachs Economist Economic Development Advocated for global economic development and sustainability Victor Hugo Writer Social Justice Advocated for social reform through literature Nelson Mandela Political Leader Civil Rights Led the struggle against apartheid and promoted reconciliation Madeleine Albright Politician/Diplomat Women in Politics Promoted women's roles in international politics Richard Branson Entrepreneur Virgin Group Entrepreneurship Promoted unconventional business practices and philanthropy Académie Française Cultural Organization Language Preservation Promoted the French language and culture David Frum Political Commentator Political Discourse Promoted respectful political discourse Patricia Hill Collins Sociologist Black Feminism Studied intersectionality and Black feminism Irene Khan Activist Amnesty International Human Rights Advocated for human rights globally Marsha P. Johnson Activist Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries LGBTQ+ Rights Pioneer in the LGBTQ+ rights movement Audra McDonald Singer/Actress Diversity in Arts Advocated for diversity and representation in the arts Naomi Osaka Tennis Player/Activist Mental Health Advocated for mental health awareness in sports Amira Hass Journalist Haaretz Journalism Reported on Palestinian issues and rights Craig Kielburger Activist We Charity Children's Rights Advocated for children's rights and education Angela Merkel Politician Women in Politics Promoted gender equality in politics Richard Gere Actor/Activist Tibet Advocacy Advocated for Tibetan rights Maya Angelou Poet/Activist Civil Rights Promoted equality through art and activism Elizabeth Warren Senator Consumer Protection Advocated for consumer regulation and rights Jason Isbell Musician/Activist Mental Health Awareness Advocated for open discussions about mental health Alice Walker Author/Activist Civil Rights Promoted women's rights and racial equality through literature John Green Author/YouTuber Mental Health Awareness Advocated for mental health awareness and accessibility Roberta Kaplan Attorney LGBTQ+ Rights Fought for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality Simon Cowell Television Producer Youth Creativity Promoted youth creativity in entertainment Hari Nef Model/Actress Transgender Rights Advocated for trans rights and representation Bill Burr Comedian Cultural Commentary Examined social issues through comedy Karen Hunter Journalist Media Diversity Promoted diversity in media Charles Blow Journalist Racial Justice Promoted discussions on race and inequality Jordan Peele Filmmaker/Actor Cultural Commentary Addressed racial issues through film Angela Ahrendts Businesswoman Women in Business Advocated for women's empowerment in business Yousafzai Malala Activist Education Advocacy Spoke for girls' education rights Rebecca Solnit Writer/Activist Environmentalism Promoted activism for a just society Jeff Bezos Entrepreneur Amazon Philanthropy Promoted education and sustainability through philanthropy Abdulrazak Gurna Author Cultural Commentary Promoted discussions on immigration and identity Jeff Immelt Business Leader General Electric Corporate Responsibility Promoted corporate responsibility in business Dan Savage Author/Activist Savage Love LGBTQ+ Rights Advocated for LGBTQ rights and acceptance Laverne Cox Actress/Activist Transgender Rights Advocated for trans rights and representation Kevin Hart Comedian/Actor Social Justice Promoted discussions on social issues through comedy Travis Scott Musician Youth Culture Influenced youth culture through music and activism Jack Johnson Musician/Activist Environmentalism Promoted environmentalism through music Chloe Sevigny Actress/Activist Fashion Advocacy Promoted diversity in fashion Shonda Rhimes Producer/Writer Diversity in Media Advocated for diverse representation in television Angela Davis Activist/Academia Prison Abolition Advocated for prison abolition and justice reform Ben & Jerry's Business Social Justice Promoted social justice through business practices James B. Comey Public Figure Justice Advocacy Promoted discussions on justice and accountability Kristen Bell Actress/Advocate Mental Health Awareness Advocated for open conversations about mental health Noam Chomsky Linguist/Activist Free Speech Advocacy Promoted discussions on free speech and justice Tim Ferriss Author/Entrepreneur Performance Improvement Promoted productivity and performance enhancement Marianne Williamson Author/Activist Spiritual Politics Promoted spirituality in political discourse Goldie Hawn Actress/Activist Mental Health Advocacy Advocated for mental health and children Mary Barra CEO General Motors Women in Business Promoted women empowerment in corporate leadership Charles Murray Political Scientist Education Promoted discussions on education and societal structures Jim Acosta Journalist CNN Press Freedom Advocated for press freedom and accountability Marcel Duchamp Artist Art Philosophy Influenced art through conceptual ideas Diana Nyad Athlete Personal Growth Advantaged discussions on perseverance and growth Toni Morrison Author Cultural Commentary Explored race and identity through literature Ricky Gervais Comedian/Activist Animal Rights Advocated for animals' rights and welfare Stephen Colbert Comedian Political Commentary Used satire to discuss political issues Reba McEntire Musician/Activist Women in Country Music Promoted women in the music industry Adwoa Aboa Model/Activist Mental Health Awareness Advocated for mental health awareness Trevor Noah Comedian/Host The Daily Show Cultural Commentary Used comedy to discuss social issues Hedy Lamarr Inventor/Actress Technology Contributed to technology and communication innovation Joan Baez Musician/Activist Civil Rights Used music for civil rights advocacy Woody Guthrie Musician/Activist Social Justice Promoted social justice through folk music Christine Lagarde Economist European Central Bank Economic Policy Promoted economic stability and growth Naomi Klein Author/Activist Economic Justice Critiqued corporate power and advocated for social justice George Takei Actor/Activist LGBTQ+ Advocacy Promoted LGBTQ rights and American democracy Janelle Monáe Artist/Activist Social Justice Explored race and identity in music and film Carmen Yulín Cruz Politician Disaster Recovery Advocated for Puerto Rico post-hurricane Alicia Keys Musician/Activist Women's Rights Promoted women's empowerment through music Jimmy Carter Former President Human Rights Promoted human rights and philanthropy Bob Geldof Musician/Activist International Aid Organized Live Aid for global hunger Phyllis Schlafly Political Activist Conservatism Opposed the Equal Rights Amendment Chiaroscuro Art Movement Cultural Commentary Influenced and transformed art commentary Lin-Manuel Miranda Composer/Actor Cultural Advocacy Used theater for social justice Savannah Guthrie Journalist NBC News Press Advocacy Advocated for independent journalism Denzel Washington Actor/Advocate Diversity in Film Promoted diversity in Hollywood Tyler Perry Filmmaker/Actor Diversity in Film Promoted Black stories in film and television Nikki Giovanni Poet/Activist Civil Rights Promoted racial and gender equality through poetry Yoko Ono Artist/Activist Peace Advocacy Promoted peace and anti-war efforts John Waters Filmmaker/Artist Cultural Exploration Explored taboo topics through film Louis C.K. Comedian Cultural Commentary Promoted discussions on societal issues through comedy Marilynne Robinson Author Cultural Commentary Engaged discussions on faith and community Bill Ayers Educator/Activist Education Reform Advocated for educational reform from the left Svetlana Alexievich Writer War Journalism Explored effects of war through oral histories Ava DuVernay Filmmaker/Activist Racial Justice Promoted Black stories and racial equity in film Diane Sawyer Journalist/Anchor Press Advocacy Promoted responsible journalism and social discourse Jessica Valenti Author/Activist Women's Rights Promoted feminism and women's rights through writing John Bolton Politician/Advisor Foreign Policy Influenced U.S. foreign policy discourse Greta Garbo Actress Cultural Legacy Promoted discussions around identity and legacy in Hollywood Malala Yousafzai Activist Education Rights Advocated for girls' right to education globally Frances McDormand Actress/Activist Women in Film Advocated for equality in film representation Kerry Washington Actress/Activist Racial Justice Promoted racial justice through art and activism Keanu Reeves Actor/Philanthropist Humanitarianism Promoted charitable causes silently Russell Simmons Entrepreneur/Activist Divestment Movement Advocated for social causes through business Rosario Dawson Actress/Activist Civic Engagement Promoted civic engagement and activism Marion Wright Edelman Advocate Children's Defense Fund Children's Rights Fought for children's rights and advocacy Yara Shahidi Actress/Activist Civic Engagement Encouraged young voters and political participation Donald Glover Actor/Musician/Activist Social Justice Promoted discussions on race and culture Leonardo DiCaprio Actor/Activist Climate Advocacy Promoted climate change awareness globally Michelle Kwan Figure Skater/Activist Sports Advocacy Supported youth sports and education Dr. Ruth Westheimer Sexuality Therapist Sexual Health Advocacy Promoted sexual health and education Giovanni Boccaccio Author Cultural History Influenced cultural understanding through literature Ibtihaj Muhammad Fencer/Activist Cultural Representation Advocated for representation in sports David Schwimmer Actor/Activist Social Justice Promoted activism against sexual assault Daniel Radcliffe Actor/Activist Literacy Advocacy Promoted literacy and education through initiatives Kristen Stewart Actress/Activist LGBTQ+ Rights Advocated for LGBTQ representation in Hollywood Angela Bassett Actress/Activist Cultural Representation Promoted diversity in film and media Eve Ensler Writer/Activist Women's Rights Advocated for women's rights and violence prevention Nick Offerman Actor/Carpenter Environmental Advocacy Supported local farming and environmental awareness Neve Campbell Actress/Activist Social Advocacy Promoted discussions around mental health Jessica Lange Actress/Activist Environment Advocacy Supported environmental conservation efforts Paul McCartney Musician/Activist Animal Rights Advocated for animal rights and vegetarianism Glenn Close Actress/Activist Mental Health Advocacy Advocated for mental health awareness John Legend Musician/Activist Social Justice Promoted social justice through music and philanthropy Meghan Markle Duchess/Activist Women's Rights Advocated for women's rights and mental health Kate Winslet Actress/Activist Domestic Violence Advocacy Supported initiatives for domestic violence prevention Sophie Turner Actress/Activist Mental Health Advocacy Promoted mental health awareness through social media Patrick Stewart Actor/Activist Social Justice Promoted discussions on human rights and justice Nicolas Cage Actor/Humanitarian Philanthropy Supported humanitarian efforts through personal initiatives Joe Biden Politician Climate Action Promoted climate action and environmental policies Kamala Harris Politician Racial Justice Advocated for racial justice and equality in the legal system Tim Kaine Politician Human Rights Promoted human rights and global democracy Gina Rodriguez Actress/Activist Cultural Representation Advocated for Latina representation in Hollywood Simu Liu Actor/Activist Cultural Representation Promoted Asian representation in Hollywood Margaret Atwood Author Environmentalism Promoted environmental causes through literature Zadie Smith Author Cultural Commentary Explored race and identity through literature Angela Ahrendts Businesswoman Women in Business Promoted women's empowerment in corporate leadership Marlo Thomas Actress/Activist Children's Rights Advocacy Supported initiatives for children's rights Megan Rapinoe Athlete/Activist Gender Equality Advocated for gender equality in sports Jessica Chastain Actress/Activist Women in Film Promoted gender equality in film and production Guy Kawasaki Entrepreneur Social Media Promoted entrepreneurship and social media advocacy Toastmasters International Organization Public Speaking Promoted effective communication and leadership Thich Nhat Hanh Monk/Author Mindfulness Promoted mindfulness and peace globally Robin Roberts TV Host/Journalist Health Advocacy Advocated for health awareness and journalism Rachel Maddow Journalist/Host Press Freedom Promoted independent journalism Steve Irwin Conservationist Wildlife Conservation Advocated for wildlife conservation and education Looking for a balanced representation of roles, movements, and contributions