Reebok Relaunches the Reebok Human Rights Award Program to Honor Young Activists
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Sneaker giant Reebok has announced that it has relaunched its celebrated Reebok Human Rights Award program.
Starting this year, Reebok will annually honor extraordinary young human rights activists under the age of 30. Each activist, who will be revealed at a ceremony this upcoming June, will receive a $100,000 award to support them and their work. This program is being done in partnership with Alabama State University (ASU) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
“The need for activism to promote equality and the rights of all humans has arguably never been greater. We are proud to, once again, celebrate and support young individuals who have dedicated their lives to fighting injustice and creating a better world,” said Reebok President Matt O’Toole in a written statement.
Brandon Anderson Transformed Devastating Loss Into A Quest To Reform Policing In America
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The Shea Moisture Justice Coalition grant winner founded Raheem, an organization that helps survivors of police brutality report violence and get justice.
Brandon Anderson’s work as a force for social justice change was spawned from an unexepect tragedy. After his life partner was killed during a routine traffic stop by a cop, Anderson became an advocate for survivors of police violence.
“The officer that killed my partner had a reputation for being violent,” Anderson told ESSENCE.
“No one reported the officer because the police department, like most police departments in the US, makes filing a complaint unnecessarily difficult, intimidating, and wholly unrewarding. It’s why less than 5 percent of victims report police violence,” he explained.