Posts tagged activists
Keir - Expressed Through Music

Keir, a songwriter and musician who conveys his feelings via songs, is blazing through the industry with his new track "Lemonade." As a young musician, Keir spent time advocating for mental health and autism, and he continues to weave themes concerning mental health into his lyrics. With a new single named "Voices In The Night" recently released, he continues to share his poetic masterpieces with the world. To find out more about Keir and his work, keep reading!

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Lexy Kolker - Friends, Family, & Hollywood

Lexy Kolker likes to keep it real. Based in Los Angeles and inspired by her sister, Ava, Lexy was introduced to the industry early on and acting comes naturally for her. Especially her latest role as Riley in Manifest West, which Lexy can relate to a lot. Acting aside, Lexy also likes to give back by working with organizations like Pawworks and St. Jude Hospital. Let Jejune Magazine take you deeper into the life of Lexy Kolker.

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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2022 - Kristen Gonzalez, New York State Senate District 59

This week we are profiling Kristen Gonzalez (she/her/hers). Kristen is a tech worker, community organizer, and democratic socialist representing parts of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens next year in the New York State Senate. On August 23, she won the Democratic primary for one of two new state Senate districts, capturing 58% of the vote against a well-funded opponent. Prior to running for office, she was involved as a leader in the Democratic Socialists of America and as a local community organizer, working on campaigns for community land trusts, climate action, and public internet. She was raised by a single mother from Puerto Rico in Elmhurst, Queens, where she first got involved in activism, eventually working her way to the Obama White House before returning to community organizing in Queens.

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Women's History Month and the Top 10 Women Of Our Time

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Jejune is honoring ten women of our generation that are making a difference both inside and outside of their respective industries. The list includes musicians, athletes, activists, politicians, humanitarians, and designers that are going above and beyond their field of work. Although we have come a long way for female equality here in the U.S., women across the world are still struggling to achieve the same equality. As the month of March comes to a close, our hope is that the strong women of this generation and that of the next follow in the footsteps of the strong women listed below in order to promote a better world.

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