More than half of the 30,000+ survey participants said that politicians do not care about them or their interests.

Guest editor Janet Mock spotlights five activist heroes—including Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and Alicia Garza—for Out’s March issue.

The National Domestic Workers Alliance organizer breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling to eliminate fair share labor union dues via Janus v. AFSCME and how it will impact communities of color.

“Black folks drive the progressive political power in this country, but rarely benefit from the fruits of our labor. We are launching the Black Futures Lab as a way to mobilize around our needs, hopes and dreams.”

Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the same award in 1999 for his anti-Apartheid work.

“ ‘Me too’ is about using the power of empathy to stomp out shame.”

The sold-out show took over the National Museum of African American History and Culture during the official inauguration concert.

Michelle Alexander moderates a discussion with leading racial justice activists and thinkers about how #BlackLivesMatter connects with, rather than divides, the movement for racial justice. 

This is the 27th year the magazine has honored world-changing women.

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza: “I’d prefer to have an honest conversation than one that just feels good.”

From the lawsuit: “The defendants, if not legally reined in, are allegedly responsible, along with others, for igniting a race war that will ultimately totally destroy the freedoms that our founding fathers bequeathed to us.”

The Truth to Power panel—held during the DNC in Philadelphia—discussed the dismissal of charges in Freddie Gray’s death and the structural conditions that lead to police militarization.

Where were you when George Zimmerman walked free after killing Trayvon Martin?

“VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens” featured performances from Queen Latifah, Lil Kim and Eve.

The Black Lives Matter co-founder also breaks down why “All Lives Matter” is a “deeply flawed” response to the movement.

The activists and others presented at the United Nations as part of the Recognition, Justice and Development: Women of African descent event.

Gina Rodriguez, Ta-Nehisi Coates and many other notable people of color across disciplines also made this year’s list. 

The group has been named the organizational grand marshal for the 2016 celebration of LGBTQI pride.

Cobb’s latest piece for The New Yorker examines how the movement differs from those of the past and how its decentralized leadership style could impact its chances of success.