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Justice Faith Betty is a Canadian social entrepreneur, activist, and co-founder of Révolutionnaire, a platform dedicated to empowering young people to drive social change.[1]
Early Life and Education:[edit]
Born in Canada, Betty grew up immersed in advocacy and social justice movements[2]. She graduated as valedictorian Columbia University[3] and is an alumna of the Dual BA Program between Columbia University and Sciences Po Paris[4], earning degrees in Political Science and Law.
Career:[edit]
Before co-founding Révolutionnaire, Betty held esteemed positions such as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company[5] and a youth delegate to the United Nations[6]. She also co-founded Building Blocks, a social entrepreneurship workshop empowering students globally.[7]
Révolutionnaire:[edit]
In 2021, alongside her sister Nia Faith Betty, Justice co-founded Révolutionnaire. Initially envisioned as a dancewear line celebrating diversity[8], it evolved into a multifaceted platform[9] encompassing:
- Content: Educational resources and stories highlighting social justice issues.[10]
- Commerce: A clothing line promoting inclusivity. Révolutionnaire has collaborated on collections with brands like Roots[11] and essie[12].
- Community: A digital space for young activists to connect and collaborate.[13]
Activism and Recognition[edit]
Betty is a passionate advocate for anti-racism and youth empowerment. She serves as Co-Chair of the City of Toronto's Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee[14] and has spoken at prominent platforms like the United Nations [15] and the Government of Canada.
Justice has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree[16] and featured in Essence[17], Black Enterprise[18], WWD [19], Global Citizen[20], Women of Influence [21], CBC[22], the Toronto Star[23] and more.
References[edit]
- ^ Burrell, Lilac. "Revolutionnaire: An Organizing Platform For Young Activists To Make The Impact They Want". Forbes. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "For Nia and Justice Faith, Hope Is Everything". The Kit. 29 September 2022.
- ^ Brown, D'shonda (20 October 2021). "Meet The Revolutionary Sisters Behind This Fashionable Brand Collaboration". Essence Girls United. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ SciencesPo. ""Define Success On Your Own Terms"". Sciences Po. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ McKinsey & Company. ""I was looking for a global experience"". McKinsey & Company. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ United Nations. "Concluding Biggest-Ever Youth Forum, Speakers Call for Young People's Vital Participation in Intergovernmental Processes, Summits, Decision-Making". Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Huet, Victoria. "Social Entrepreneurship Workshop for High School Students 2021". Columbia Global Centers. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Acquisto, Stella. "Sisters start Canadian dancewear company for people of all skin colours". CityNews. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Women of Influence. "Justice & Nia Faith Betty, 2022 Top 25 Women of Influence". Women of Influence. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Women of Influence, Women of Influence. "Justice & Nia Faith Betty 2022 Top 25 Women of Influence". Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Lockwood, Lisa (19 October 2021). "Révolutionnaire by Roots Looks to Empower Individuals to Take Action". WWD. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Mariotti, Sarah (21 May 2022). "Essie Celebrates Révolutionnaire's Mission". Fashion Magazine. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Yuen, Kelda. "Toronto sisters launch digital platform to help young activists make an impact". CBC. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Justice Faith Betty". City of Toronto. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ United Nations. "Concluding Biggest-Ever Youth Forum, Speakers Call for Young People's Vital Participation in Intergovernmental Processes, Summits, Decision-Making". Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 - Art & Style (2024)". Forbes. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Kimberly (3 June 2021). "Meet The 19-Year-Old Howard Student Behind Révolutionnaire, An Education And Action Platform For Young Activists". Essence. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "YOUNG SISTER-DUO LAUNCH NEW SOCIAL JUSTICE PLATFORM ON THE HEELS OF BLACKOUT TUESDAY TO IGNITE CHANGE". Black Enterprise. June 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Lockwood, Lisa (19 October 2021). "Révolutionnaire by Roots Looks to Empower Individuals to Take Action". WWD. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Akindare (17 February 2023). "13 Social Justice Heroes Who Are Inspiring Global Citizens". Global Citizen. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Women of Influence, Women of Influence. "Justice & Nia Faith Betty 2022 Top 25 Women of Influence". Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Yuen, Kelda. "Toronto sisters launch digital platform to help young activists make an impact". CBC. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Ricchio, John Paul (25 January 2022). "These Canadian sisters are redefining inclusive fashion". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 16, 2024.