Stephen Biko was a visionary leader and sacrificial victim in the struggle to end apartheid in South Africa. He founded The Black Consciousness Movement.
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Aung San Suu Kyi (b. 1945)
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese activist and politician who won a seat in Parliament after 15 years under house arrest for opposition to Burmese dictatorship.
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian figure who was influential in many fields including art, literature and philosophy. He continues to influence worldwide.
John Leland (1754-1841)
John Leland was an American Baptist preacher who worked with James Madison to ensure that protection of religious liberty made it into the Bill of Rights.
Kabir
Kabir was an Indian mystic whose poetry spoke powerfully to the hearts of all people, and has been embraced by many cultures and religious traditions.