Social justice activists work to influence public policy and shift public opinion to create a more socially just society. Their challenges are many, and it often takes years to see real change. Still, many of these social justice activists have dedicated their lives to improve policies on topics such as immigration reform or LGBTQ+ issues.
17 social justice activists on social media
Melanie Campbell
As the CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Melanie advocates for youth and women’s rights. The Washingtonian has advocated for this cause for more than four decades, and she has recently focused on increasing the number of Black voters who go to the polls. Her Instagram content promotes upcoming events and keeps followers updated on happenings on the Hill.
Susan Burton
An advocate for alternatives to prison and harsh sentencing, Susan founded A New Way of Life: a program helping recently released women start a new life after incarceration. It provides sober housing, free legal resources and other supportive programs for women and their families. Susan has won several awards for this program. Her Instagram offers inspirational quotes and upcoming engagements.
Malala Yousafzai
In 2013, Malala was returning to her home in Swat Valley, Pakistan, on a bus after school when a Taliban gunman shot her in an assassination attempt for speaking in favor of education for women. Malala was shot in the head, but she recovered. She became an education activist and won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She rallied support for education and starred in her own film, “A Stranger at the Gate.” Lately, she has been sharing her support and donations to help Palestinian people.
Erika Andiola
A prominent immigration reform advocate in Arizona, Erika’s “undocumented and unafraid” stance made headlines in 2012. Erika arrived in the U.S. with her family in 1999 from Mexico, fleeing domestic violence. Since then, she went to college and started working alongside senators to reform the path to citizenship. Erika posts clips to Instagram of interviews, social issues, and family life highlighting her influence as an advocate for immigration rights.
Kimberlé Crenshaw
A law professor at UCLA and Columbia Law School, Kimberlé fights for race and gender equality. She’s a founder of critical race theory and the creator of a think tank, African American Policy Forum, which focuses on dismantling structural inequality. Her Instagram promotes her upcoming talks and interviews, and raises awareness about injustice.
Charlie Amaya Scott
A trans-femme advocate of Navajo heritage, Charlie is an advocate among Indigenous people and beyond. She uses her Instagram account to educate people about everything from her culture to the importance of self-care. She helps explore the concept of Two Spirit, an Indigenous term to describe a person with both a masculine and feminine spirit.
Mari Copeny
Mari is a 16-year-old often referred to as Little Miss Flint for her advocacy for clean water in Flint, Michigan. She brought national attention to the water crisis, garnering a visit from former President Barack Obama and appearances on many media outlets. She has expanded her efforts to bring clean water to cities nationwide and continues to raise funds on GoFundMe and through other initiatives.
Greta Thunberg
Greta is one of the most well-known young activists in the world. She was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2019. She focuses on climate justice, and she’s gained quite a following online and offline. Her Instagram and Twitter display her fight for awareness of climate change and environmental justice worldwide, encouraging other young people to do the same.
Andrea Cheong
Andrea is the founder of The Mindful Monday Method, and her TikTok is full of videos sharing how to shop less and more mindfully. She explains the adverse effects of fast fashion and shows viewers how to spend more mindfully on essential pieces. Andrea has built a following of more than 242.9K followers.
@andreacheong_ Reply to @ghazalalbanat678 Some people have been doing it for 2 years with me and it saves money! #sustainablestyle #mindfulmondaymethod
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Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram is a No. 1 NYT best-selling author and authority on antiracism. His X profile is a place to follow for views on antiracism, information about his books and book adaptations, and other social activism topics like climate change. He also expresses his support and advocacy for causes related to ending racism on Instagram.
Tara Bellerose
Tara is a TikTok influencer who talks about environmental education. As an Australian farmer, Tara sees firsthand how the environment is changing quickly and needs protection. She advocates for saving the planet and shares her thoughts with more than 709.4K followers.
@tarabellerose The World is Going to End. But you can buy cool stuff!
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Evie Meg
Evie is a health activist who has 16 million followers on TikTok. Evieshares information and perspectives on Tourette’s syndrome and PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections). She shares what it’s like to live with an inflamed brain and aims to help others living with the same conditions feel less alone.
@thistrippyhippie another positive interaction story time, this was a really sweet one💚🐱🐈⬛im not ticcing in this video bc im chatting and doing my makeup. #tourettes #tourettessyndrome #awareness #wholesome #storytime #foryou #makeup #grwm #voiceeffects
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Ashani Mfuko
Ashani is a social activist and advocate for antiracism who has built a platform by sharing her thoughts with more than 102.3K TikTok followers. Her feed keeps her followers informed as she addresses pressing issues and commentary from her podcast, Anti-Racism School.
@ashanimfuko #antiracismschoolisinsession #ashanimfuko #antiracismeducation #racialequalityandjustice #learnontiktoktogether #educatorsoftiktok #socialjusticeactivist #blacktiktokcommunity #antiracismdaily #blacktiktokcreators #socialjusticetiktok #podcasthostlife #blackwomenoftiktok
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Chidera Eggerue
Chidera is a powerful social activist who maintains a welcoming platform by advocating for challenging typical social norms and unfair pressures forced upon women’s bodies. Her voice resonates with more than 327K on Instagram and educates them with clips from her podcast, The Slumflower Hour.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Popularly known as AOC, Alexandria advocates for many causes, including human rights. She serves as a congresswoman for New York’s 14th congressional district and educates her followers on her support for political activism through her social media.
Amber Tamblyn
Amber advocates for women’s rights and uses social media as an outlet to educate others on female empowerment and sexual harassment. As she shares her powerful voice with more than 332K followers on Instagram, Amber highlights the seven books she has authored and recent thoughts on women’s rights.
Indya Moore
As a transgender and non-binary actress, Indya advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and other human rights causes. Her voice has spread to more than 1.6 million followers who view her stance on recent events and hear her powerful thoughts.
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