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Jane Fonda is one of my biggest inspirations due to her lifetime of unwavering activism and commitment to social and environmental causes. Her ability to use her platform to effect positive change serves as a testament to the enduring power of advocacy and the importance of using one's influence for the betterment of society and the planet.

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Jane Fonda on Instagram: "From opposing war to promoting women's equality to advancing climate solutions, activism works! And we need it now more than ever. Please join me, in San Fran or online, on 9/13 to discuss a lifetime of activism at Climate One and @cwclub. Link in bio for tickets!"

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9,860 likes, 207 comments - janefonda on August 23, 2023: "From opposing war to promoting women's equality to advancing climate solutions, activism works! A..."

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The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg is another enduring inspiration, not only for her groundbreaking work in advancing gender equality but also for her unwavering determination to uphold justice and equal rights. Her legacy stands as a testament to the enduring impact one person can have in shaping a more just and equitable society.

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The late Nelson Mandela is an enduring source of inspiration, not just for his unwavering commitment to justice and equality but also for his resilience and ability to bridge divides. He serves as a powerful reminder that even in the face of unprecedented adversity, one can rise above, heal a nation, and inspire the world.

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Shaquille O'Neal embodies not only empathy and compassion but also determination and the refusal to limit oneself. Beyond his basketball career, he's flourished as a successful DJ and recently achieved a Ph.D. in education, showcasing the importance of embracing diverse interests and breaking free from self-imposed constraints.

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DJ DIESEL on Instagram: "it is a SHAQ packed summer and if I don’t see you at these shows IM COMING OUT THERE! link in bio."

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43K likes, 1,253 comments - djdiesel on June 27, 2023: "it is a SHAQ packed summer and if I don’t see you at these shows IM COMING OUT THERE! link in b..."

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Mackenzie Scott is a shining example of using your wealth to do good, by showing a strong commitment to helping others and making a positive impact.

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Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield is named after a belief in adding value by giving up control. To date, our network of staff and advisors has yielded over $14,000,000,000 to 1,600+ non-profit teams to use as they see fit for the benefit of others.

Information has been shared publicly in this series of essays.

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Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield is named after a belief in adding value by giving up control. To date, our network of...

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Selam Debs on Instagram: "The words “Your silence will not protect you” by Audre Lorde has been moving through me.

I heard these words spoken by an incredible Black activist Rania, at the Empowered to Heal & Reimagining Joy for Black, Indigenous & Racialized women of colour event held by Tai @red_maat 💫

Since that day I’ve been reflecting on all the ways in which I’ve been socialized to be silent as a Black woman.

I remember every time I haven’t spoken up vividly. I viscerally feel the ways in which I felt like my body & voice betrayed me replaying those moments again 

It wasn’t until I started my own deep unraveling process many years ago that I realized that my experience was a trauma response & part of the ways in which the white supremacy patriarchy colonialism had deliberately silenced my voice.

I was standing up to the men in my life but felt deep fear speaking up to white people. 

This is why we say, “White people need racism.” Because it depends on our silence as Black, Indigenous & Racialized people. 

The so-called progressive world is comfortable & equipped to discuss ‘gender violence’ but has very little capacity in challenging white supremacy violence. 

We are taught as the global majority to soothe white bodies for our survival. 

Smile, nod, don’t make too much eye contact, lower your voice, soften your tone, lessen your so-called accent, laugh even when you’re being harmed, smile, dance for them, appease them, be professional, sweeten it up, be less Black, change your hair, your clothes, be less ethnic, less threatening, smaller, smile…soothe white bodies. 

We experience this mental & emotional gymnastics daily in our bodies as racial trauma. 

But the truth is that our silence has never protected us & the only reason change has ever occurred was because our living & past ancestors have fought for freedom & liberation. 

And so when you don’t hear truthful & bold Black voices in your life, it’s because you live in a bubble that prioritizes your comfort over the safety, dignity, wellbeing & belonging of Black people. Periodt. 

It’s because you benefit from the ways in which your presence alone SILENCES us.
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1,066 likes, 43 comments - selamdebs on April 18, 2023: "The words “Your silence will not protect you” by Audre Lorde has been moving through me.

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Selam Debs is someone who inspires me to stand firm in my beliefs and encourages me to fight for what I believe is right.

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The Antiracism Course. Antiracism and Anti-Oppression Training. Inclusivity and Diversity Training. Kitchener-Waterloo