Valarie Kaur
Valarie Kaur is an American activist, documentary filmmaker, lawyer, educator, and faith leader, known for her work in civil rights and social justice. She is the founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, which aims to reclaim love as a force for justice. Kaur's work has focused on issues such as hate crimes, racial profiling, immigration detention, and marriage equality. Her debut book, "See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love," was published in 2020 and expands on her viral TED Talk. She has also created several initiatives, including Groundswell Movement, Faithful Internet, and the Yale Visual Law Project.
Awards
['American Courage Award by Asian Americans Advancing Justice (2012)', 'Person of the Year by India Abroad (2013)', 'Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (2015)', 'Peter J. Gomes Memorial Honor by Harvard Divinity School (2016)']
Notable Works
['See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love', 'Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath (documentary film)', 'World of Wonder (picture book)']
