Mahatma Gandhi was a leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. He advocated for nonviolent resistance and promoted the principles of truth, nonviolence, and self-discipline.
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Mother Teresa, known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She devoted her life to helping the poor and sick in India, and she founded the Missionaries of Charity, which operates worldwide.
César Chávez was an American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, later known as the United Farm Workers (UFW). He fought for the rights of farm workers and led nonviolent protests and strikes.
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban and continues to advocate for girls' education globally.
Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who became known as the "mother of the modern civil rights movement." Her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.
Desmond Tutu is a South African Anglican bishop and theologian known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He played a key role in South Africa's transition to democracy and chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of human cultures and societies. Her work focused on understanding the diversity of human behavior and challenging cultural stereotypes.
Frederick Douglass was an African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He escaped from slavery and became a leader of the abolitionist movement, advocating for the end of slavery and equal rights for all.
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her series of autobiographies, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which explores themes of racism, identity, and resilience.