Rosario Dawson – American Dream Medallion of Excellence
American Dream Medallion of Excellence in Education, Science, Medicine, or Civil Rights
Rosario Dawson
“Actrivist,” Producer, Designer, Rio Dawn Foundation
Rosario Dawson is an award-winning actress known for her roles in films such as Rent and Sin City. Beyond her impressive career in acting, Rosario is a renowned activist who co-founded Voto Latino, a Latinx voter mobilization organization, and Studio One Eighty Nine, a lifestyle artisan forward brand produced in Ghana celebrating African heritage. An innovative powerhouse who is dedicated to driving positive change, Rosario also serves on the boards of Lower Eastside Girls Club in Manhattan, V-Day, Operation USA and most recently founded The Rio Dawn Foundation to raise funds and promote organizations dedicated to a range of causes including fighting for environmental justice; investing in young people; championing the rights of women and girls; promoting equity; and making education available for all.