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Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) - Eman Fatima                                             

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Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) - Eman Fatima                                             

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani student and education activist who began speaking out for girls’ education at the age of 11. After surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban at the age of 15, she co-founded Malala Fund, a non-profit organization, with her father Ziauddin, a global movement to enforce and support 12 years of girls’ education. Being targeted by one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the worlds, her fight and determination did not waver and instead strengthened her passion to change the world for girls. Her powerful speech at the United Nations headquarters, in which she demanded worldwide access to education was a major influence on Pakistan’s first Right to Education bill, ensuring that all children, aged between 5 and 16, have access to free education. At the age of 18, Malala opened a secondary school for Syrian refugee girls in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, near Syria's border. The school serves more than 200 Syrian girls between ages 14 and 18, and is being supported the Malala Fund. Her numerous works that had significantly benefited the world led her to be awarded The Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, making her the youngest recipient in history. She continues to be the voice for girls in countries where their pleas for justice is disregarded. Her selflessness and continued passion to change the world inspires our society. Her role in seeking education, equality, and peace for every child has reached many corners of the world, sparking the betterment of society.

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Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) was a boxer, philanthropist and social activist who is universally regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th centuries. Ali became an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1964. After getting his boxing license suspended for refusing to join the army during the height of the Vietnam war, Ali returned to reclaim the heavyweight title two more times during the 1970s. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984, Ali devoted much of his time to philanthropy earning the presidential medal of freedom in 2005. Ali died on June 3, 2016. Ali's legacy began when he refused to to fight as a soldier in the Vietnamese war the reason being he would not fight people of colour. Ali also said in an interview that he would not fight for people that don't let even let him live freely. He also used his fame and status to shed light on the racism black people faced in America long before Black Lives Matter mattered. In 1990 During the Gulf War, Ali met with then Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to negotiate the release of American Hostages. Muhammad's Ali famous quotes and his firm belief in his opinions motivates people to this day. Even now there probably are people who still look up to Muhammad Ali have his picture framed in their room or on their phone as a constant reminder of what a single person can achieve.

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Martin Luther King had a vision of a society in which race was not an issue in how people were treated or in how they were allowed to live their lives. His vision has made the world a more equal place, and it has helped to ensure that minorities have a voice. Martin Luther King had a major impact on civil rights. King played a part in many well-known civil rights movements in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1955, he became heavily involved in the Montgomery, Alabama boycott of the city buses, which was spurred by the bus company’s insistence that African Americans only ride in the back seats. King’s support drew much attention to the cause and rallied many supporters even outside of the Montgomery area, which put pressure on bus companies all over the South to examine their own rules, and eventually, to change them.

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Pierre Trudeau was the 15th Prime Minister of Canada who served from 1968 to 1979 and then again from 1980 to 1984. He was one of the longest serving PMs in Canada and during his tenure, he changed Canadian society greatly and his changes still last today. For example, he introduced bilingualism in Canada, making both English and French the official languages of Canada. Another significant accomplishment that Trudeau managed was the decriminalizarion of homosexual activities in 1969. He also gave a new meaning to Canadian Identity as he established the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Pierre Trudeau continues to go down as one of the most influential Canadian figures of all time. He made Canadian society much better.

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In the summer of 2013, during a tumultuous time in the black community both in America and worldwide, Cullours coined and co-founded a global movement with a hash tag. The acquittal that was granted to George Zimmerman after his murder of Trayvon Martin played an imperative role in the creation of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Modern day social movements often fizzle out soon after their creations and yet, since the making of this hash tag and movement, Black Lives Matter has been steadily gaining momentum. Patrisse Cullours to me has greatly impacted society in a positive manner. To me she was a catalyst for change; she was a catalyst for the global recognition that black people were not to be treated as they were. Her entire movement emphasized the importance of the collective and how in order to combat systemic and institutionalized racism (among other social justice issues) we need to work as a single entity. She gave a voice to millennials who were seeing and facing the impacts of  police brutality and of the systemic oppression of black individuals.  As a result, millennials have found new ways to protest, to recognize and to rage against oppression facilitated by agents of white supremacy. The Black Lives Matter movement evoked such a strong sense of solidarity between black folks world wide which is why I believe Patrisse Cullours is an important figure of our time.

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I think Jane Roe had positively impacted society in America. A lot of women were dying from self-abortion. When Jane Roe was pregnant and unable to bear the hardship of taking care of a child (since she was jobless), as the Texas statute of 1857 prevented her from getting abortions. Jane Roe took an approach to fight for reproductive Rights. Because of her and her attorneys, the Roe v Wade has allowed legal abortion within the country . As a result, medical procedures for abortions had been 99 percent successful. Mortality rate of women had also been able to decrease. Overall, she had helped prevent women from dying in unsafe medical procedures during abortion.

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I believe that Mother Teresa have had a significant impact in our society. Known as the “angel of of mercy”, she dedicated her life to serving people - the poor, sick, and dying. When she become a nun, she moved to India to do missionary work and became a teacher. She lived amongst that poor, and served the helpless and hungry people living on the streets of India. In 1950 Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity which is now operating in 133 countries. Missionaries of Charity is a religious congregation that provides home for people who are dying of illnesses such as AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis. It also serves as a clinic, orphanage, and provides family counselling and schooling. Even after her death, Mother Teresa’s charitable works, kindness and faith is admired by many around the world. Her life serves as an inspiration to many people who wants to serve others or give back a little of what they have to those who are in poverty, for a greater good.

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I chose Ellen DeGeneres as an influential individual in society. Ellen was born in 1958 in Louisiana and led a normal life with struggles just like everyone else. Ellen waited tables for money and went through her parents divorce, supporting her mother along the way. Ellen found comfort in stand up comedy, and her career took off from there. She was the first female comedian to appear on the well know “Tonight Show” and appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show. In 1997, Ellen came out publicly as lesbian and became a huge advocate and role model for LGBT rights. In 2003, Ellen begun her successful talk show. Her inspiration behind this show was to make people laugh, and give them a break from their hectic lives. Today, Ellen continues to inspire others around the world with her kindness, hospitality and humour. She educates individuals on important stories, causes and organizations as well as encourages others to be themselves.

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Ellen DeGeneres - Mathew Gavac

Ellen DeGeneres has influenced millions of people around the globe. It varies from advice on being happy, to your choice of sexuality. Ellen explained that there is nothing to be ashamed of being gay, and just being yourself. She has stressed the fact that it's your life, do what you want to do with it, don't let the society hide your true identity. Many people who may of hidden their sexuality could of came out due to her positive attitude about herself and life. Not only homosexual people but she has also influenced other people by showing them to not let society's labels they may have upon you, ruin your day. Ellen has told people to not worry, just to be happy, to be yourself, and live your life to the fullest.

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Mahatma Gandhi was born October 2, 1869 and died January 30, 1949. He was the leader of India’s non-violent independence movement against British rule and in South Africa who advocated for the civil rights of Indians. The salt March sparked protests, and mass civil disobedience swept across India. Approximately 60,000 Indians were jailed for breaking the Salt Acts, including Gandhi, who was held as a prisoner until in May 1930. The protests against the Salt Acts raised Gandhi into a exceptional figure around the world, and he was named Time magazine’s “Man of the Year” for 1930.  Gandhi was finally released from prison in January 1931, and two months later he made an agreement with Lord Irwin to end the Salt Satyagraha in exchange the release of thousands of political prisoners.

Ghandi believed in the unity of all mankind under one god. Ghandi showed how one human can change the world, and he managed to take down an empire without using any violence.

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I believe that Oprah Winfrey has impacted society in numerous ways. Through her determination, talent, and efforts she has impacted lives of many individuals across the globe.  She has been described as the most powerful and influential woman in the world. Her foundations have brought support to many programs across the world. These foundations help and encourage many individuals to make a difference in the lives of others whom are less fortunate than they are, overall impacting them significantly. The network called, "The Oprah's Angel Network", has raised more than $80 million. This network allows women and children to have faith in themselves by empowering, encouraging and educating them, allowing people to follow their dreams by never giving up and giving education to those who are underprivileged in order for them to reach their goals.

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Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist who I believed has greatly impacted society through what she has done. Harriet was born into slavery and after escaping, went back to recuse other slaves using the Underground Railroad. In addition to this, she served as an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the civil war. In her later years, Harriet was an activist in the struggle for women’s suffrage. Harriet Tubman is an icon and an inspiration for courage and freedom.

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Malcolm X was an iconic civil rights activist and an African American nationalist. Originally known as Malcolm Little, Malcolm was raised in a black family and his parents taught him to be openly proud in a harsh anti-black society. In 1946, Malcolm X was imprisoned for burglary and was exposed to "Nation Of Islam" during his stay. When Malcolm was released, he took a step towards becoming a revolutionary civil rights activist and implemented the teachings and beliefs of Nation Of Islam into his inspiring, empowering speeches. Soon after he started becoming known widely, he discovered the the leader of the Nation of Islam society had relations with multiple women and converted to Sunni Islam instead. He had a negative outlook on white people during his time in Nation of Islam due to the experiences he had with them throughout his life but, Sunni Islam taught him to accept all races and religions thus, resulting in more positive interactions with white people for him and his followers. Malcolm believed that black people should fight for their civil rights in any way that they possibly could, even if that meant resorting to violence. He also thought that black people should support one another by shopping in stores owned by black people and was highly critical of the civil rights movement. Throughout his life, he preached things that varied from peace and positivity to empowerment of black people and civil rights movements. He was later shot dead in New York after preaching about black rights by three members of Nation Of Islam. I believe Malcolm X had a massive impact upon society and our generation because he was a part of the change that North America took towards accepting black people for who they are and not degrading them. He openly spoke out against racism and implied strategies for black people to come together as one strong race and fight against racism (ex. Black people support other black-owned businesses by shopping there) for which, many of the tactics are still used today. Today, Malcolm X is known worldwide for his quotes and people live by the teachings and quotes he brought to millions of peoples' attention. One of his most famous quotes being, "I don't worry, I am a man who believed that I died twenty years ago and I live like a man who is dead already. I have no fear whatsoever of anybody or anything." Malcolm X was, is and continues to be an inspiration for millions of people around the world.

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I believe that Rosa Parks has greatly impacted society. She was a African American civil rights activist, whom the United States Congress called "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement." refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus, which spurred on the 381-day Montgomery Bus that helped launch nationwide efforts to end segregation of public facilities. The city of Montgomery had no choice but to lift the law requiring segregation on public buses. Rosa Parks received many accolades during her lifetime, including the NAACPs highest award. Without her, segregation in public facilities may have never ended.