Activism Research

1.  Harvey Milk was a gay rights activist. He was one of the first openly gay officials to have a position in American Politics. He was responsible for passing gay rights in San Francisco. He also promoted making government responsive to individuals, gay liberation, and the importance of neighborhoods to the city.

Vandana Shiva is an environmental activist and anti-globalization author. She promoted biodiversity in agriculture in order to increase productivity, nutrition, farmer’s incomes and climate resilience. She is also a voice for the seed freedom – patents on seeds. She has received many awards and recognitions and has published more than 20 books.

Jeff Bridges is an actor and musician but he is also an activist to stop world hunger all around the world. He founded the End Hunger Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding children. He is also a spokesperson for the No Kid Hungry campaign to end hunger in America

2. Some causes of activism that interest me are for gay rights, environmental, and anti-hunger. The activists I listed above are spokespersons for the social issues I feel passionate about. Other causes of activism that I find interesting were for education and also providing clean water or building wells in Africa. These causes inspire me to do better, try contributing to these causes and raising awareness, and be thankful for what I have.