In the past decade, over 400 innocent women factory workers have been murdered in Juarez, Mexico. Filmmaker and activist Barbara Martinez-Jitner has devoted her life to solving these mysterious killings, which Amnesty International has called a “femicide.” Get your campus involved in the fight to save the women of Juarez by hosting Martinez Jitner and screening Bordertown, the Jennifer Lopez film based on her story.

Martinez Jitner first became involved with the women of Juarez when filming her critically acclaimed documentary, La Frontera, which detailed the suffering of the families victimized by the senseless murders. Today, she raises awareness about the crisis to audiences around the country, remaining actively involved in the Juarez community. Partial proceeds from each speech directly benefit the orphans of Juarez, helping to build a school for victims’ children, so by bringing her to campus, your organization will be instrumental in changing lives for the better.

Learn what you can do to stop the violence plaguing Juarez and rally for change! Contact your Keppler representative for more information on bringing Barbara Martinez Jitner to your school.

Jesse Ventura has lived many lives. A former Navy SEAL, professional wrestler, actor, governor, and two-time best-selling author, he embodies the American dream, achieving fame and influence through hard work, commitment, and passion.

Chuck D, the leader and co-founder of Public Enemy, stars in the upcoming documentary, Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome, which recently played to enthusiastic crowds at the Miami International Film Festival. A retrospective of the pioneering rap group and its influence on American culture, the film has already received critical acclaim. Variety called the documentary “among the best of its kind – intimate, powerful, politically astute, and absorbing,” with Chuck D offering insightful commentary on the intersection of music and politics.

As one of 27,000 Lost Boys of Sudan, John Bul Dau was forced to flee his home when government troops from the north began attacking the villages of the south. Trekking thousands of miles to refuge, and facing disease, starvation, and death, eventually he made his way to the United States as part of a resettlement program. The acclaimed documentary God Grew Tired of Us recounts his journey.

An inspiring voice for the oppressed, Dau helps make life better for the Sudanese through his speaking and through the John Dau Sudan Foundation. Recently, he shared with us the details of his latest trip to Africa and the changes he sees happening.