Can you identify this person?<\/a><\/p>\n Occasional Planet\u2019s \u201cWho Am I\u201d series features people who have made important contributions to liberal thought, progressive politics, human rights, enlightened education, environmental awareness, and \u201csmall-d\u201d democratic principles\u2013both in the US and internationally.<\/p>\n The abbreviated bios in our \u201cProgressive Hall of Fame\u201d only hint at the scope of our hall of famers\u2019 struggles and accomplishments. We hope that curiosity will impel you find out more about these inspiring people, whose professional efforts and personal sacrifices deserve to be remembered\u2014and emulated.<\/p>\n .To see a gallery of the progressive role models previously featured on Occasional Planet, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n This week’s featured progressive role model is:<\/p>\n