William Barber

William Barber

activist United States

Rev. William Barber is a prominent social activist and the founding director of the Yale Divinity School's Center for Public Theology. Known for his leadership in the Moral Monday movement, Barber advocates for social justice, voting rights, and healthcare access for low-income Americans. He gained national attention for his passionate protests against policies he believes harm the poor, often drawing on his background as the son of civil rights activists. His recent arrest during a prayer vigil at the Capitol reflects his ongoing commitment to challenging political decisions that he argues prioritize financial interests over the welfare of vulnerable populations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,286
Power
1,125$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,286 $2,700,000 1,125$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,286 $2,700,000 1,125$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Barber is a social activist and founding director of Yale Divinity School’s centre for public theology who led a prayer vigil and was arrested during a protest against a Republican-led budget. 8

The Guardian: ‘This isn’t just about Trump’: the Rev William Barber arrested after prayer-protest against Republican-led budget | US news