Cyrus Vance Jr. is an American attorney who served as the District Attorney of New York County (Manhattan) from 2010 to 2021. Born in 1954, he is the son of Cyrus Vance Sr., who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter. Vance Jr. earned his law degree from Georgetown University and worked…
Paul Farmer (1959–2022) was an American physician and anthropologist known for his pioneering work in global health and social justice. Co-founder of Partners In Health (PIH), Farmer dedicated his career to providing healthcare to the world’s poorest communities. Born in Massachusetts, Farmer earned degrees from Harvard University and the University of Haiti. Paul Farmer Quotes…
Mary Edwards Walker (1832–1919) was an American surgeon, abolitionist, and women’s rights activist who made significant contributions to medicine and social reform during the 19th century. Born in Oswego, New York, Walker became one of the first female physicians in the United States, graduating from Syracuse Medical College in 1855. Mary Edwards Walker Quotes 1….
Miriam Makeba, born in 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa, was a renowned singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Known as “Mama Africa,” she gained international acclaim for her powerful vocals and fusion of traditional African music with jazz and pop. Makeba used her platform to speak out against apartheid, leading to her exile from South…
Mavis Staples, born in 1939, is an American singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the Staples Singers, a gospel group known for blending gospel, soul, and rhythm and blues. Staples’ powerful voice and socially conscious lyrics, exemplified in hits like “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself,”…
