Activist Stereotypes Redefined

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Jennifer

Metrowest, MA 01702
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I started a friendship project to support people without support, friendship, to help with everything from friendship to resources, and companionship.

Why are you participating?

I try to embrace an idea that who we become isn't feminine or masculine, we all are two spirit with qualities of both, that we should embrace our bodies and abilities. We benefit, we all benefit from giving people space to be fully themselves in whatever way they show up or express.

Sarah

Pepperell, MA
United States

Recovering
Activist
Trauma Survivor
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Suicide prevention and mental health awareness and education, community service. Being who I needed as a kid. Being there for teenagers when they're struggling, and making them feel like they're not alone.

Why are you participating?

My struggles are used to help and empower myself, and others, turning pain into purpose.

Marydith

Boston
United States

Montserratian
Veteran
Activist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I have used my voice to speak for all to achieve equity and to enrich others as a lifelong champion for women and girls rights dedicated to service to the public.

Why are you participating?

I believe labels put you in a box and want people to see a person not their label or tag.

Marlenne

Watertown, MA
United States

Social Justice Advocate
Activist
Mother
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I teach Spanish to high school students and include Indigenous Peoples of the Americas and their sovereignty in my curriculum.

Why are you participating?

Because I support, respect, and honor Indigenous people's culture and contributions to society.

Alexis

Fitchburg, MA
United States

Activist
Strategist
Mother
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I pour into people by helping them see their existing power and beauty within.

Why are you participating?

I believe in fighting back and changing the narrative. I am my own author and this is our story to tell.

Diana

Ashland, MA
United States

Gender Nonconforming
Potter
Activist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Racial-justice and Indigenous solidarity organizer. I amplify actions, sign lots of petitions, and communicate regularly with my legislators. I educate myself and others.

Why are you participating?

I keep being called a woman and other gendered words, including she pronouns. I use per/pers (person pronouns) and they/them. I am white, but I am not silent about racism and where I see it showing up.

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