Person

Shawn Fleming

University: Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.)

Major: Psychology

Favorite song at the moment: Self Love by Dreamville, Ari Lennox & Bas

Go-to album when I need a pick-me-up: 7 by Lil Nas X

Series we should all be binging: Shameless

What motivates you to be a changemaker in your community? I have four younger brothers with the youngest two being six and eight years old. They’re so bright and creative, and I believe that a healthy childhood is so crucial to our growth in this world. That’s why I want to create a more just world that my little brothers can be proud to grow up in. I want to give them and their future generations a legacy of hope.

New year, new us. Same mission.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is rebranding to honor the legacy of our founder and hero, Mrs. Ethel Skakel Kennedy. From now on, we will proudly be known as the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center

While our name is changing, our mission and work remain the same. We will continue to fight injustice, advance human rights, and hold governments accountable around the world in 2026 and beyond.