HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL, NOT SOME

In partnership with Alabama State University and the ACLU, the Reebok Human Rights Awards returned to honor an extraordinary few who put in the work to help dismantle systemic racism. Each recipient received a $100,000 award from the Reebok Foundation to use in their fight.

Meet the 2021 Human Rights Award Winners

Read about each of our Champions of Change below, then get to know them better.

Founder & CEO, Healing Ninjas

Through the creation of Healing Ninjas, Hernán dedicates his time and energy to upholding the rights of Black & Brown youth with lived experience in the justice system who have been criminalized, exploited, and incarcerated.

Through the creation of Healing Ninjas, Hernán dedicates his time and energy to upholding the rights of Black & Brown youth with lived experience in the justice system who have been criminalized, exploited, and incarcerated.

Founder & CEO, Above All Odds

Latonya personally dedicates herself to transforming the criminal justice system through her work at the Philadelphia Defenders Association and her own organization, Above All Odds—of which she is the Founder and CEO.

Latonya personally dedicates herself to transforming the criminal justice system through her work at the Philadelphia Defenders Association and her own organization, Above All Odds—of which she is the Founder and CEO.

Founder, Free Root Operation

Eva Maria founded the Free Root Operation to help operationalize the belief that access to resources in Black and Brown communities increase an individual's control over their lives, empowers them, and positions the community to advance rather than survive in scarcity.

Eva Maria founded the Free Root Operation to help operationalize the belief that access to resources in Black and Brown communities increase an individual's control over their lives, empowers them, and positions the community to advance rather than survive in scarcity.

WATCH THE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD SUMMIT

Missed the awards? Catch the replay, featuring an evening of live art, conversations and special performances in honor of our Champions of Change.

Watch the Summit

MEET THE BOARD

CHIEF EQUITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER, ACLU

As a social justice advocate, organizer, and unapologetic queer black woman, Hikes employs an intersectional lens in all aspects of community work.

PYER MOSS FOUNDER, REEBOK GLOBAL CREATIVE DIR.

Through his socially-conscious fashion line and artistic efforts, Jean-Raymond has emerged as a thought leader, unafraid to challenge social narratives to create better.

ASU ALUMNA, LAWYER, ENTREPRENEUR, & RUGBY HALL OF FAMER

Knight works to develop marginalized youth through education, rugby, and yoga including those who’ve experienced incarceration or exploitation.

FORMER NATL DIRECTOR, YOUTH AND COLLEGE DIVISION, NAACP

A passionate organizer for the liberation of communities of color, Loftin trains, organizes and uplifts Black leaders as they fight for equity.

ASU PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Through a pedagogical approach, Dr. Moorer’s work centers race and gender’s influence on policy and the political experiences of women of color.

IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS ACTIVIST + STORYTELLER + POET

As a DACA recipient and Costa Rican native, Sara uses the gift of relentless hope and poignant storytelling to fight for immigrants’ rights.

ANALYST, PHILANTHROPIST, HALL OF FAMER

Through the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Shaq is a fierce advocate for human rights.

REEBOK COPY LEAD, HOST, STORYTELLER

Carissa is fueled by her passion for elevating marginalized voices both in her work at Reebok and in her spare time as a host and interviewer.