South Sudanese Changemakers
Celebrating Black History: Stories From Junub
In America, February 1st begins a month-long practice of observing black history. To understand the struggle of black liberation is to recognize that the struggles of black people across the diaspora are both interconnected and dependent on the other; thus, this series, titled South Sudanese Changemakers, seeks to give reverence to those who founded, led, and contributed to the secession of present-day South Sudan.
Honoree of the Day
Anok Yai
Fashion Model
Founders & Nation Builders
(Independence, liberation, political leadership)
John Garang de Mabior
Salva Kiir Mayardit
Riek Machar
Pagan Amum
Kerubino Kuanyin Bol
Lt. General James Hoth Mai
William Nyuon Bany
Humanitarians & Advocates
(Peace, water, freedom, education, healing)
Rebecca Nyadeng
Salva Dut
Francis Bok
Emmanuel Jal
Culture, Media & Representation
(Storytelling, fashion, digital influence)
Adut Akech
Duot Ajang
Nyma Tang
Emmanuel Kembe
Nyakim Gatwech
John Frog
Nyankol Mathiang Dut
Anok Yai
Ladies of Sosa
Sports & Global Excellence
(Storytelling, fashion, digital influence)
Adut Bulgak
Luol Deng
Athing Mu
Wenyen Gabriel
Khaman Maluach
Gout Gout
Community & Emerging Leaders
(Youth leadership, education, diaspora impact)
Ladies of Sosa
Our story is still being written.
These changemakers remind us of where we come from—and what is possible when we carry our people forward together.
