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America’s Next Leaders: A Chicago Teen Stands Up for the Homeless
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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Elideth Hernandez – She Works ‘Hard to Make Sure Things Go Right’
Hero’s name: Elideth Hernandez Home city: Chicago Their organization: Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Josie Bacallao – A Florida Latina Works to Empower New Americans
Hero’s name: Josie Bacallao Home city: Hollywood, Florida Organization affiliation: Hispanic Unity of Florida How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Yadira Gonzalez – A Texas Mom Stands Up for Her Colonia and Kids
Hero’s name: Yadira Gonzalez Home city: Alamo, Texas Their organization: La Union del Pueblo Entero How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Gloria Harris – A Chicago Grandma Works for Equity in Education
Hero’s name: Gloria Harris Home city: Chicago Their organization: Community Organizing and Family Issues How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Xavier Jennings – His ‘Rise Up’ Class Empowers Denver Youth
Hero’s name: Xavier Jennings Home city: Denver Organization affiliation: YouthBuild How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “Xavier...
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Hector Herrera – Started Villapalooza to Boost Music in Little Village
Hero’s name: Hector Herrera Home city: Chicago Their organization: Villapalooza (Little Village Music Festival) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Lorena Andrade – Stands With Workers, Launches Social Enterprises
Hero’s name: Lorena Andrade Home city: El Paso, Texas Organization affiliation: La Mujer Obrera How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world?...
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The Whites – A Ky. Couple Say Empathy Leads to True Progress
Hero’s name: Homer and Mary Lou White Home city: Georgetown, Kentucky Organization affiliation: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s...
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Myisa Whitlock – Passion Drives Her Goal of Positive Change
Hero’s name: Myisa Whitlock Home city: St. Louis Organization affiliation: STL Rise! How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “Myisa...
View ArticlePamela Wray – A Birmingham Woman Who ‘Goes Where Angels Fear’
Hero’s name: Pamela D. Wray Home city: Birmingham Organization affiliation: The Lighthouse for Recovery Ministries and Safe Haven Dog Sanctuary How does the person’s work advance social justice? What...
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Olivia Zarate – A Grandma and Advocate for Streetlights and Health Care
Hero’s name: Olivia Zarate Home city: Mission, Texas Organization affiliation: La Union del Pueblo Entero How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Maria Villareal – A ‘Hero of Compton,’ Especially to Those Who Know Best
Hero’s name: Maria Villarel Home city: Compton, California Organization affiliation: Latino Chamber of Commerce How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Cesar Mata – A Birmingham Hero Who Stands for Human Rights
Hero’s name: Cesar Mata Home city: Birmingham Organization affiliation: Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM), Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice and Adelante Alabama Worker Center How does the...
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Vanessa Moses – Leading the Fight for Good Housing, Immigrant Rights
Hero’s name: Vanessa Moses Home cities: San Francisco and Oakland Organization affiliation: Causa Justa :: Just Cause How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for...
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Daniel Naranjo – A Farmworker Who Knows Organizing Brings Change
Hero’s name: Daniel Naranjo Home city: Fellsmere, Florida Organization affiliation: Farmworker Association of Florida How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for...
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Taishi Neuman – A Mom Fights for Good Housing, Inspiring Her Kids
Hero’s name: Taishi Neuman Home city: Chicago Organization affiliation: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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San Juanita Aguirre – Her Son Inspires Health Outreach Work in Texas
Hero’s name: San Juana Aguirre Home city: Mission, Texas Organization affiliation: La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for...
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Serena Owen – A Kentucky Leader Calls for an ‘Inclusive Community’
Hero’s name: Serena Owen Home city: Elsmere, Kentucky Organization affiliation: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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James Mackey – #StuckOnReplay Founder Takes on Prison Slavery
Hero’s name: James Mackey Home city: Boston Organization affiliation: #StuckOnReplay How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “James Mackey...
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