Aug 01 , 2023

9 Ivy League Graduates Who Made Strides in Social Activism

By True Scoop

Martin Luther King Jr. (Morehouse College, Ivy League affiliate): Championed civil rights and led the American civil rights movement.

Angela Davis (Brandeis University, Harvard University): Fought for racial justice, feminism, and prison reform.

Cornel West (Princeton University, Harvard University): Philosopher and activist advocating for social justice and equality.

Michelle Obama (Princeton University, Harvard Law School): Former First Lady and advocate for education, health, and women's rights.

Bryan Stevenson (Harvard University): Dedicated to criminal justice reform and fighting against racial inequality.

Malala Yousafzai (Harvard University): Nobel laureate and advocate for girls' education and human rights.

Tarana Burke (Columbia University): Founder of the #MeToo movement, advocating against sexual violence.

Arlie Hochschild (Harvard University): Sociologist and author focusing on gender, work, and inequality.

John Lewis (Harvard University): Civil rights leader and congressman who worked tirelessly for voting rights and racial equality.