Civil Rights Speakers

Voices for Advocacy, Equality, and Justice: Perspectives Shared by Iconic Civil Rights Experts

List of Civil Rights Speakers

Civil rights movements are not only a thing of the past. The 21st century presents both old and new challenges that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and it's important to acknowledge civil rights history and the contemporary issues we face today. Gender equality, LGBTQ+ issues, voting rights, poverty, access to healthcare, unequal employment opportunities, and racial injustice continues to have a growing impact on activism and politics. The activists, politicians, celebrities, scholars, and authors in this category are passionate civil rights speakers who fight tirelessly for justice, education, and awareness.

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Sara Minkara
(1 rating)

Former US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Founder, CEO of Sara Minkara LLC & Empowerment Through Integration

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(9 ratings)

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

David Banner
(1 rating)

Grammy Award-winning Producer, Actor, Community Activist

Jamilah Lemieux
(1 rating)

Writer, Cultural Critic, Columnist at Slate, Co-Host of "Mom & Dad Are Fighting" Podcast

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Rose McGowan

Writer, Actor, Director, Entrepreneur & Whistle-Blower

Don McPherson
(3 ratings)

Activist, Educator, Feminist, Entrepreneur, College Football Hall of Famer

Goldie Hawn

Academy Award-Winning Actress & Founder of the Hawn Foundation

Jane Fonda

Actress, Feminist, Author, Political Activist, Former Fashion Model & Fitness Advocate

Candace Parker

Two-Time WNBA MVP & Olympian; President of Adidas Women’s Basketball; Host of "Moments with Candace Parker" Podcast

Kathy Ireland

CEO & Chief Lifestyle Designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide; Supermodel & Health Advocate

Dean Strang

Attorney for Steven Avery & Focus of Netflix Documentary "Making A Murderer"

Khalil Gibran Muhammad
(2 ratings)

Professor of History, Race & Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School; Author of "The Condemnation of Blackness"

Joey Soloway

Playwright, Writer & Director; Best Known for Amazon's "Transparent"

Retta
(2 ratings)

Actress, Comedian, Television Host & Author Known for "Parks and Recreation," "Good Girls" & "Ugliest House in America"

Jay Manuel

Former Judge on "America's Next Top Model", Host of Canada's "America's Next Top Model"

Queen Latifah

Award-Winning Actress, Rapper, Singer & Producer Known for "Chicago," "Hairspray" & "The Equalizer"

Amy Goodman
(1 rating)

Host of "Democracy Now!", Award-Winning Journalist & Bestselling Author

Gabrielle Union

Actress, Advocate & Children's Book Author of "Welcome to the Party" and "Shady Baby"