Nupol Kiazolu is an award-winning civil rights activist and organizer.  She lends her spirit, expertise, and voice to her organization, We Protect Us, to empower disenfranchised Black and Brown communities through mutual-aid, education, violence prevention services, and sustainable resources. The Brooklynite has been a leading voice among Generation Z, focusing on civil rights, domestic and sexual violence, and homelessness. Nupol has been recognized by Forbes, CNN, MSNBC, VH1, PBS, The New York Times, and many more! The multi-hyphenate is also the first HBCU student to be a part of Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 list. Nupol Kiazolu graduated with a bachelor's in political science from Hampton University and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. When she is not on the frontlines, you can catch her reading Kindred by Octavia E. Butler, beautifying her friends with makeup, and cooking cassava leaves.