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Global activists : women who made a difference / by Speregen, Devra Newberger.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Who are the super SHEroes of history? -- Wangari Maathai -- Life in the times of Wangari Maathai -- Masih Alinejad -- Life in the times of Masih Alinejad -- Malala Yoursafzai -- Life in the times of Malala Yoursafzai -- Greta Thunberg -- Life in the times of Greta Thunberg -- Mother Teresa -- Althea Gibson -- Maria Grazia Giammarinaro -- Michelle Obama -- Berta Caceres -- Emma Watson -- Helena Gualinga -- Isra Hirsi -- Timeline -- Where in the world?LSC
Subjects: Women political activists; Women social reformers; Women; Women;

World shakers : inspiring women activists / by Wolfe, Helen,1953-2022.;
"What does it take to change the world? Whether it was the rule that forced Muslim women athletes like Ibtihaj Muhammad to choose between competition and wearing hijab or Indigenous women like Mary Two-Axe Earley to lose their official Indigenous status when they married white men, these women fought against it. Sometimes, they used their voice, like disability rights activist Judy Heumann, and Alicia Garza, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Sometimes, they led by example, like the STEM-loving Afghan Dreamers. All of them had the courage to shake the world and make a path for other women to follow."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Women political activists; Women social reformers; Women; Women;

Malala Yousafzai / by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel(María Isabel); Mirza, Manal.;
Includes bibliographical references.LSC
Subjects: Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-; Girls; Sex discrimination in education; Women social reformers; Women political activists; Social reformers; Political activists;

Yuri Kochiyama. by Saunders, Pat,film director.; Tajiri, Rea,film director.; Women Make Movies (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Women Make Movies in 1994.Yuri Kochiyama was a Japanese American woman who lived in Harlem for more than 40 years and had a long history of activism on a wide range of issues. Through extensive interviews with family and friends, archival footage, music and photographs, YURI KOCHIYAMA chronicles this remarkable woman’s contribution to social change through some of the most significant events of the 20th century, including the Black Liberation movement, the struggle for Puerto Rican independence, and the Japanese American Redress movement. In an era of divided communities and racial conflict, Kochiyama offered an outstanding example of an equitable and compassionate multiculturalist vision.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Asians.; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; History.; Political participation.; Asian Americans.; Social justice.; Businesswomen.; Women social reformers.; Political activists.; New York (State).;

Outspoken : my fight for freedom and human rights in Afghanistan / by Samar, Sima,author.; Armstrong, Sally,1943-author.;
"The impassioned memoir of Afghanistan's Sima Samar: medical doctor, politician, founder of schools and hospitals, thorn in the side of the Taliban, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and lifelong advocate for girls and women. "I have three strikes against me. I'm a woman, I speak out for women and I'm Hazara, the most persecuted tribe in Afghanistan." Dr. Sima Samar has been fighting for equality and justice for most of her life. Born into a polygamous family, she learned early that girls had inferior status, and had to agree to an arranged marriage if she wanted to go to university. By the time she was in medical school, she had a son, Ali, and had become a revolutionary. After her husband was disappeared by the pro-Russian regime, she escaped. With her son and medical degree, she took off into the rural areas--by horseback, by donkey, even on foot--to treat people who had never had medical help before. Her wide-ranging experiences both in her home country and on the world stage mean she has all the inside stories: the dishonesty, the collusion, the corruption, the self-serving leaders, the hijacking of religion. And as a former Vice President, she knows all the players in this chess game called Afghanistan. With stories that are at times poignant, at times terrifying, inspiring as well as disheartening, Sima provides an unparalleled view of Afghanistan's past and its present. Despite being in grave personal danger for many years, she has worked tirelessly to achieve justice and full human rights for all the citizens of her country."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Samar, Sima.; Physicians; Political activists; Women physicians; Women political activists; Women; Women; Women's rights;

Upstream, Downriver. by Burnette Stogner, Maggie,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2025.Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, UPSTREAM, DOWNRIVER (2022) takes viewers on a powerful journey into the heart of the battle for water justice with a rousing and informative spotlight on policy interventions, urgent action, and innovative solutions for clean, safe water for all.Released in 2025, UPSTREAM, DOWNRIVER — UNITING FOR WATER JUSTICE features two new powerful stories of front-line communities rallying for water justice. From Lowndes County, Alabama to New Orleans, the Navajo Nation, Los Angeles, Pacific Northwest, and more, communities are uniting in an urgent fight for clean water.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Environmental sciences.; Science.; Human rights.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; Environmentalism.; Political participation.; Pollution.; United States.; Water--Pollution.; Water.; Political activists.;

Sorry not sorry / by Milano, Alyssa,author.;
"Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, writes a collection of powerful personal essays that get to the heart of her life, career, and all-out humanitarianism. These essays will cover urgent topics of unity, communication, and treating all people the right way, a timely book that shows the importance of taking care of others. Milano has become one of the most visible, hard-working humanitarians we have. A bestselling children's book author, here she's finally giving her fans what they really want to hear directly from her about: the life she has lived, what she's seen and experienced, and how she lives in the world"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Milano, Alyssa.; Caring; Television actors and actresses; Women political activists;

No One Asked You. by Leitman, Ruth,film director.; Winstead, Lizz,actor.; Collective Eye Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lizz WinsteadOriginally produced by Collective Eye Films in 2023.Comedian, disruptor-extraordinaire Lizz Winstead and her team Abortion Access Front crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons and next-gen comics fuel this six-year road film activating small-town folks to rebuild vandalized clinics, exposing wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists, and media neglect as the race to the bottom ensues. A bold call to action reminds us that when the patriarchy burns down, joy will prevail.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Human rights.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; United States--Politics and government.; Abortion.; Women's rights.; Political activists.;

Up Ghost River : a chief's journey through the turbulent waters of Native history / by Metatawabin, Edmund,1947-author.; Boyden, Joseph,1966-author.; Shimo, Alexandra,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Metatawabin, Edmund, 1947-; Cree Indians; Indian activists; Native peoples; Native peoples;

Storming Caesars Palace. by Gurland, Hazel,film director.; Women Make Movies (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Women Make Movies in 2022.Chronicles the extraordinary life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House advisor. Ruby, along with Mary Wesley, Alversa Beals, and low-income mothers across the country form the National Welfare Rights Organization to fight for an adequate income, dignity, and justice. Together, they introduce a Guaranteed Income campaign in 1969 which, with feminist Gloria Steinem at their side, becomes part of the Democratic platform in 1972.A real-life superhero, Ruby takes on both the Nevada political establishment and organized crime in a valiant and resolute act of civil disobedience. Based on a groundbreaking book and using lost archival material,STORMING CAESARS PALACE celebrates the visionary leadership of Ruby Duncan, whose courage, tenacity, and dreams could not be quashed against all odds. While the film focuses on a historical story, its message is current and relevant as it asks viewers to consider that a guaranteed universal income is a human rights issue.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Economic development.; Business.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; History.; Poverty.; African Americans.; Political participation.; United States--History.; Biography.; Equality.; Social justice.; Feminism.; Political activists.;

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