Michelle Taylor, known professionally as Feminista Jones, is an American social worker and writer who writes about Black feminism. She has developed several social media campaigns and has written for The Washington Post, Salon, Time, and Ebony. Jones authored Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets (2019, Beacon Press). Career Jones was born and raised in New York City. She is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania. She stated in an interview that she wishes to fight against poverty because of her personal experience growing up in poverty. Activism Jones previously worked at Witnesses to Hunger, a project of Drexel University's Center for Hunger-Free Communities. In 2013, Jones was selected as a United Nations Foundation Fellow for her social media influence. In 2014, she launched a global anti-street harassment campaign (#YouOKSis) and a national moment of silence protesting police brutality (#NMOS14), both of which received international media attention. #NMOS14, also known as the National Moment of Silence, was used to organize national vigils after the death of Michael Brown. Jones' mantra, "Even if you don't experience something, it doesn't mean it didn't happen" is used to shed light on ignored police violence. She supports Black Lives Matter and other racial justice initiatives, and encourages white people to take part in fighting racism. In an interview, she stated, "I support you, and not only do I support you but I am here with you rolling up my sleeves and asking, what do I need to do?" In 2014, Jones tweeted about her own experience intervening in an incident of street harassment in New York. Another user, Mia McKenzie, suggested turning the phrase she had used to check in with the woman—"You OK, sis"—into a hashtag campaign designed to raise awareness and encourage people to ask victims of harassment if they need help. Hundreds of people began using the hashtag to report street harassment. Jones was a featured speaker at the January 21, 2017, Philadelphia Women's March, where she primarily discussed the difference between allies and co-conspirators. Other work In 2015, Jones co-founded and served as general director of the Women's Freedom Conference, the first all-digital conference completely organized by and featuring only women of color. For her work, she was named one of the 2015 "Voices of the Year." Jones has written articles for the Washington Post, Salon, Time, and Ebony.