Feminista Jones

Feminista Jones, born Michelle Taylor, is a prominent American social worker, author, and activist. She is widely recognized for her advocacy work in the field of Black feminism. Jones has made significant contributions through various social media campaigns and has penned articles for renowned publications such as The Washington Post, Salon, Time, and Ebony. Her notable literary work includes the book 'Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets' (2019, Beacon Press). Raised in New York City and an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, Jones draws motivation from her personal experience growing up in poverty. She has worked as a part of Witnesses to Hunger, a project by Drexel University's Center for Hunger-Free Communities, and was honored as a United Nations Foundation Fellow in 2013 for her influential social media presence. In 2014, she initiated the globally recognized anti-street harassment campaign #YouOKSis and the National Moment of Silence, protesting against police brutality (#NMOS14).