Activist

Date of Birth: June 18, 1939 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: April 15, 2010 Biography Jack Herer, often referred to as “The Hemperor,” was an American cannabis rights activist and the author of the seminal work “The Emperor Wears No Clothes,” which argues for…

Date of Birth: Circa 1420 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Date of Death: July 12, 1450 Biography Jack Cade was an English activist and leader of a popular revolt in 1450, known as Cade’s Rebellion, which took place during the reign of King Henry VI. Not much…

Date of Birth: August 12, 1944 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography Irwin Redlener is an American pediatrician, public health activist, and author known for his extensive work in disaster preparedness, health care for underserved children, and public health policy. He was born in Brooklyn, New York,…

Date of Birth: February 15, 1910 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: May 12, 2008 Biography Irena Sendler, born Irena Krzyżanowska, was a Polish nurse, social worker, and humanitarian who is best known for her remarkable efforts during World War II in saving the lives…

Date of Birth: April 18, 1938 Zodiac Sign: Aries Biography Ira Glasser is a renowned American civil rights advocate and former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Glasser has dedicated his life to the defense…

Date of Birth: June 11, 1949 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: (Leave blank as she is still alive) Biography Ingrid Newkirk is a renowned animal rights activist and the co-founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal…

Date of Birth: December 26, 1966 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Biography Inga Muscio is an American writer, feminist, and activist known for her groundbreaking work in advocating women’s rights and social justice. Born in Santa Maria, California, Muscio has dedicated her career to challenging societal norms…

Date of Birth: June 29, 1983 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Ilya Valeryevich Yashin is a prominent Russian political activist and opposition leader. Born in Moscow, Yashin has been a steadfast critic of the Kremlin and has been actively involved in Russian politics for over two…

Date of Birth: July 16, 1862 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: March 25, 1931 Biography Ida B. Wells was a pioneering African American journalist, activist, and researcher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born into slavery during the Civil War, Wells became…

Date of Birth: March 14, 1956 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: *Date of Death not applicable* Biography Ibrahim Hooper is a prominent American Muslim activist and the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), one of the most influential Muslim advocacy…