The trailblazers of the progressive movement
Moonrakers are futurists obsessed with tomorrow, so they jump higher than all of us. They are determined to change destiny by lifting an impossible weight: yours and mine. Their motivation? The promise of the future, hidden on the other side of the galaxy.
Welcome to Moonrakers 2020, the inaugural edition of The Blackness, published by Color Farm Media in partnership with ZORA. In this power issue, we feature profiles and special-edition graphic illustrations paying homage to 10 Moonrakers: the women of color in and behind power, all-stars of America’s progressive movement.
These women have changed the course of history, and Lord knows, if we’re lucky, they may save us all.
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The Visionary: Ava DuVernay
This innovative director has a talent for seeking — and achieving — justice through her filmmaking
By Erika Alexander
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The Squad: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib
These freshman congresswomen have made their voices heard — and changed the political conversation
By Jose Antonio Vargas
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The Presidential Hopeful: Kamala Harris
As the senator prepares for the race to the White House, she may have to overcome a few political hurdles
By Erika Alexander
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The Hero: Stacey Abrams
A staunch advocate for voting rights, she’s the political savior America didn’t know it needed
By Dr. Jason Johnson
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The Icon: Michelle Obama
The former first lady has left a permanent stamp on the role and our collective consciousness
By Joy Reid
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