Interested in: Freedom, Equality, Gender inequality, Racial inequality, Women's rights, LGBT rights, Refugee rights, Right to education, Hate crimes
“As a performing artist, it is my duty and passion to be able to document life experiences and speak up against injustices. As a slam poet, who explores social injustice and gender identity issues, I am dedicated to shedding light and inspiring change through my art forms.”
Lee Mokobe is an award-winning slam poet, content creator and creative director. Mokobe is a TED Fellow and Adobe Creativity Scholar. They are also a trained traditional healer known as a sangoma. They are the founder of Vocal Revolutionaries, a non-profit organization focused on empowering creative African youth using digital art. Lee is also an LGBTQ activist specifically referencing their experience as a black transgender immigrant in South Africa and America. Through queer advocacy, they have been published several times including alongside Barack Obama and Harvey Milk in Loud and Proud (LGBTQ speeches that inspired the world). Their works and art are taught as part of university and college curriculum all across the world. Lee is currently working on a co-founded creative arts platform known as The Other Street, where they present storytelling and advocacy for marginalized groups in Africa.