5 Minority Celebrities Who Fight Against Human Trafficking

Jada Pinkett Smith Jada Pinkett Smith says that she first became aware of human trafficking after her daughter, Willow, brought the issue to her attention. Initially, Pinkett Smith found it hard to believe that humans continue to live in bondage in the 21st century. Before long, though, Pinkett Smith took action. She launched the anti-trafficking organization Don’t Sell Bodies, which educates the public about what trafficking is and the signs that it’s taking place in a community.

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Jada Pinkett Smith is one celebrity of color who’s fighting trafficking.

Stars such as Ashton Kutcher, Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino have made headlines with their efforts to combat human trafficking. However, a number of celebrities from minority backgrounds have joined the fight against human trafficking as well. With her influential organization Don’t Sell Bodies, Jada Pinkett Smith leads the group of celebrities of color tackling the sale and exploitation of men, women and children across the globe. Find out which other minority celebrities have fought human trafficking with this list.

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