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Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke

Born in the Bronx, Tarana grew up in a low-income, working-class family in a housing project and is a survivor of sexual assault. She began her career at a youth development organization.
Cheryl Jones

Cheryl Jones

A retired resident of Brooklyn, Cheryl has volunteered her entire life through her job, her church and other local organizations. 
Thahitun Mariam

Thahitun Mariam

Brought up in a rural village in Bangladesh for the first six years of her life, Thahitun is a Bronx-bred Bangladeshi-American poet, writer, community organizer and activist. She focuses on issues surrounding social justice, global migration, and women’s empowerment. During the COVID-19 crisis, she channeled her energy into addressing the needs of her Bronx community.