Activist Collection (page 7)

A participant stands behind a rainbow flag during a gay pride parade promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, in Chennai, India June 24, 2018. REUTERS/P. Ravikumar

Members of the LGBT community take part in a protest outside U. S. Embassy in Mexico City
Members of the LGBT community take part in a protest to demand justice after a transgender Honduran woman, who was part of the caravan of Central American migrants that arrived at the U.S

Participants shadows are seen on a rainbow flag during a march in support of gay marriage, sexual and gender diversity in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, June 10 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

A woman takes part in a demonstration demanding justice for the female victims of violence in Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico February 25, 2018

A protester approaches a flare at a protest march during the G7 Summit in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, June 7, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An owl perches in front of Greenpeace activists who were arrested in Brasilia
An owl perches in front of Greenpeace activists who were arrested for raising an inflatable model of a wind turbine in front of Congress in Brasilia February 24, 2011

An LGBT activist attends a rally against Homophobia and Transphobia in Kiev, Ukraine, May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Activists take part in a rally demanding the adoption of laws on healthcare reform in
Activists lie on the ground under a cloth as they take part in a rally, demanding the adoption of laws on healthcare reform, in front of the building of Parliament in Kiev, Ukraine June 6, 2017

A protester wearing a Europen Union flag themed beret takes part in an anti-Brexit demonstration after Britains Prime Minister Theresa May triggered the process by which the United Kingdom will leave

Activists and DACA recipients march up Broadway during the start of their Walk to Stay Home, a five-day 250-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C

Right-wing activists hold a rally in Washington
A person waves a U.S. flag as right-wing activists take part in a rally in support of free speech rights in Washington, D.C. U.S. July 6, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

Peter Kropotkin, Russian historian and scientist
Peter Kropotkin (1842-1921), Russian historian, scientist, philosopher, anarchist, socialist, revolutionary and activist Date: circa 1900

Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and author (1872-1970), sitting on the pavement with other protesters as part of a CND demonstration in London, under a large banner: Committee of 100

Anti-apartheid demo at Lord's
A street full of people outside Lord's cricket ground on the first day on the England v South Africa Second Test Match

Protest against Lions playing South Africa
Anti-Apartheid Movement demonstrators picketing in Twickenham to stop the British national rugby team playing against South Africa. Their placards read don't play with apartheid'. Date: c

Shell petrol boycott
A group of protesters stand outside a Shell garage holding placards calling for people to boycott Shell fuel due to the company's links with South Africa and apartheid. Date: c. 1988

Mike Terry Leader Speaking Annual General Meeting
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Allan Boesak speaking at NUJ
Allan Boesak, South African cleric and politician, stands at a podium making a speech to the National Union of Journalists in Central Hall, Westminster, London

Jeremy Corbyn and Tony Banks at anti-apartheid demo
Jeremy Corbyn MP and Tony Banks are pictured at an Anti-Apartheid Movement demonstration in London, holding up documents reading solidarity with South-African and Namibian miners

Nelson Mandela Freedom March
Demonstrators leaving Manchester as they take part in the Glasgow to London Nelson Mandela Freedom March of 1988. Children join in the demonstration

Morning Star gala
Retired Dockers Union leader Jack Dash (on the right) and communist activist Peter Kerrigan (on the left) help out on the Morning Star stall at the gala at Charlton House organised by Greenwich

Vanessa and Corin Redgrave, actors and political activists
Vanessa Redgrave (b 1937), with her brother Corin Redgrave (1939-2010) in the middle. Date: circa 1980s

Vanessa Redgrave, renowned English actress
Vanessa Redgrave (b 1937), renowned English actress of stage, screen and television, and political activist. Date: circa 1950s

Harold Pinter, English writer, director, political activist
Harold Pinter (1930-2008), English playwright, poet, screenwriter, actor, theatre director and left-wing political activist. Seen here giving a speech. Date: circa 1980s

Walter Sisulu, South African anti-apartheid activist
Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (1912-2003), South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC). Date: circa 1960s

Pete Seeger, American folk musician and singer-songwriter
Peter "Pete" Seeger (b 1919), American folk musician and singer-songwriter. From the 1960s onwards he has performed protest music in support of international disarmament

Scargill Arthur Speaking Speech Rhetoric Left
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Sylvia Syms, English actress, in demonstration
Sylvia Syms (b 1934), English actress, seen here taking part in a demonstration against the Apartheid Movement in South Africa

Peter Tatchell and others, Bermondsey by-election
Peter Gary Tatchell (b 1952), Australian-born British political activist. Seen here (second from left) as the Labour Party candidate at the declaration of votes for a by-election in Bermondsey

Peter Tatchell, Australian-born British political activist
Peter Gary Tatchell (b 1952), Australian-born British political activist. Seen here talking to people on the street and handing out leaflets while fighting a by-election in Bermondsey

Oliver Tambo, Trevor Huddleston and others
Oliver Reginald Tambo (1917-1993), South African anti-apartheid politician and prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC)

Desmond Tutu, South African activist and clergyman
Desmond Tutu (The Most Rev Dr Desmond Mpilo Tutu, b 1931), South African activist and Christian clergyman. He was the first black South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa

Jimmy Reid, Scottish trade unionist, journalist, etc
James "Jimmy" Reid (1932-2010), Scottish trade union activist, orator, politician and journalist. Seen here (centre) taking part in a street demonstration

Linus Pauling, American chemist, peace activist and writer
Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994), American chemist, peace activist, author and educator, winner of two Nobel Prizes, one for Chemistry in 1954 and one for Peace in 1962

Steve Biko, anti-apartheid activist in South Africa
Steve Biko (Stephen Biko, 1946-1977), anti-apartheid activist in South Africa during the 1960s and 1970s. He founded the Black Consciousness Movement, and died in police custody. Date: circa 1960s

Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Leo McGree, communist and trades union activist
Leo McGree (1900-1967), member of the Communist Party of Great Britain and trades union activist Seen here taking part in a political rally

Compton Mackenzie, novelist and nationalist
Compton Mackenzie (Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, 1883-1972), English-born Scottish novelist and nationalist. Aside from his writing he also worked as an actor

Martin Luther King, American civil rights leader
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American clergyman, political activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. Date: circa 1960s

Jesse Jackson, Keith Vaz, Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here at a press conference table alongside Keith Vaz (Nigel Keith Anthony Standish Vaz)

Jesse Jackson, American civil rights activist
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here speaking at a press conference. Date: circa 1980s

George Galloway Bruce Kent 1954 Scottish British
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Bernadette Devlin, political activist and MP
Bernadette Devlin (Josephine Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, b 1947), socialist republican political activist in Northern Ireland, MP for Mid Ulster 1969-1974

Cardinal Basil Hume and Fenner Brockway
Cardinal Basil Hume (George Basil Hume, 1923-1999, standing), English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Westminster from 1976, speaking at Central Hall, Westminster, London

Jesse Jackson with Linda Bellos
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here at a press conference with Linda Bellos (b 1950)

Eleanor Marx, youngest daughter of Karl Marx
Eleanor "Tussy" Marx (1855-1898), also known as Eleanor Marx Aveling, the English-born youngest daughter of Karl Marx. She was a social activist and literary translator. Date: circa 1880s

Billy Bragg, singer, songwriter, and political activist
The singer, songwriter, alternative rock musician and left-wing political activist Billy Bragg (Stephen William Bragg, b 1957). Seen here singing and playing an electric guitar. Date: circa 1980s

Charlotte Despard, political activist and writer
Charlotte Despard, nee French (1844-1939), suffragette, novelist and Sinn Fein activist. She was an active member of the Labour Party, and joined, in turn

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"Champions of Change: A Tribute to Activists Who Shaped History" From the fearless suffragettes like Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughter Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst, to the trailblazing civil rights activists such as Pauli Murray and Thurgood Marshall, this captivating image captures a mosaic of individuals who dedicated their lives to fighting for justice. In 1904, Eugene V. Debs and Ben Hanford proudly stood side by side on a campaign poster, representing the Socialist Party's unwavering commitment to equality and workers' rights. Their bold stance challenged societal norms and sparked conversations that would shape future generations. Fast forward half a century later, George E. C. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall, and James Nabrit Jr. , three brilliant attorneys from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), triumphantly celebrated their victory in Brown vs. Board of Education at the Supreme Court in Washington D. C. , forever dismantling segregation in schools. Rosa Luxemburg's indomitable spirit echoed throughout Germany as she fearlessly advocated for Marxist ideals during tumultuous times. Her legacy continues to inspire those who strive for social change even today. Ellen Cicely Wilkinson paved new paths as an influential British politician advocating for women's rights while Marguerite Durand / Losque tirelessly fought against gender inequality through journalism activism. Even pop singer Olivia Newton-John used her platform at just 22 years old to raise awareness about important causes close to her heart – proving that activism can come from unexpected places. The suffragette movement saw countless brave souls arrested time after time; their resilience captured vividly in a colorized photograph depicting policemen apprehending one courageous woman in Hyde Park around 1912. These arrests only fueled their determination further until they achieved votes for women. London became a hotbed of demonstrations where Tariq Ali emerged as a prominent figure – his words and actions resonating with those who sought to challenge the status quo.