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Civil Rights Speakers

Voices for Advocacy, Equality, and Justice: Perspectives Shared by Iconic Civil Rights Experts

List of Civil Rights Speakers

Civil rights movements are not only a thing of the past. The 21st century presents both old and new challenges that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and it's important to acknowledge civil rights history and the contemporary issues we face today. Gender equality, LGBTQ+ issues, voting rights, poverty, access to healthcare, unequal employment opportunities, and racial injustice continues to have a growing impact on activism and politics. The activists, politicians, celebrities, scholars, and authors in this category are passionate civil rights speakers who fight tirelessly for justice, education, and awareness.

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Connie Britton

Actress Known for "Nashville," "Friday Night Lights," "American Horror Story" & "American Crime Story"

Dan Savage

Advice Columnist & Host of the "Savage Lovecast" Podcast; LGBTQ Activist

Spike Lee
(2 ratings)

Academy Award-Winning Writer, Producer, Actor & Director; Best Known for "BlacKkKlansman" & "Malcolm X"

Liz Dozier
(6 ratings)

Founder & CEO of Youth Equity Platform Chicago Beyond; Star of CNN's Documentary Series "Chicagoland"

Kathy Griffin

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Actress and Television Personality

John Legend

EGOT Winning Musician, Producer & Philantropist

Donald Glover

Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director Known for "Atlanta," "Community" & "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"; Grammy Award-Winning Musician Known as Childish Gambino

Lynda Carter

Actress & Singer Known for the 1970s TV Series "Wonder Woman;" Miss World USA 1972

Billie Jean King
(3 ratings)

Former World #1 Professional Tennis Player & Sports Icon; Advocate for Women's Equality

Alex Newell
(3 ratings)

Grammy Award-Winning Actor & Singer Known for "Glee"

Maysoon Zayid
(4 ratings)

Palestinian-American Actress, Writer, Comedian, Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

Nick Vujicic
(1 rating)

Motivational Speaker, NY Times Best-Selling Author, Founder & CEO of Life Without Limbs

Juan Williams
(1 rating)

New York Times Best-Selling Author, Fox News Political Analyst, Co-Host of "The Five" & Award-Winning Columnist

Lisa Ling
(8 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Producer for CBS News

Yoruba Richen
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights

Jessamyn Stanley

Author & Advocate; Sought After Expert in Yoga & Intersectional Identity

Shirley Franklin
(1 rating)

Executive Board Chair of Purpose Built Communities; Former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia

Lily Tomlin

Tony & Emmy Award-Winning Actress & Comedian; Star of Netflix's "Grace and Frankie"