Heather Booth
Civil rights activist and strategist
Born
December 15th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A civil rights activist, feminist, and political strategist involved in various social justice movements. Played a significant role in organizing grassroots movements during the 1960s and 1970s. Contributed to initiatives focused on voter registration and civil rights education. Participated in efforts to promote reproductive rights and workplace equality.
Co-founded the Chicago chapter of the Students for a Democratic Society
Helped in the organization of the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer
Contributed to the founding of the Women's Action Coalition
Played a key role in the successful campaigns of various progressive candidates
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