It Started With A Dream
...and evolved into a movement
As a youth-led movement, we believe that progress towards a more just and equitable world is an ongoing journey, and we're committed to finding new ways to make a positive impact.
Our team of Gen Z activists, changemakers, and community leaders plays a crucial role in driving this mission forward, bringing their drive and passion to new audiences. We are building a future where every young changemaker can make their voices heard and drive action and impact on the causes they care about.
Justice Faith
Co-Founder
Justice is a former McKinsey and Company consultant and Co-Chair of the City of Toronto's Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee. She graduated from Columbia University as valedictorian and is also the co-founder of a social change workshop that has taught hundreds of students across four continents.
Nia Faith
Co-Founder
Nia is a recent honors BFA graduate from Howard University and a former ballet dancer at the Joffrey New York. She has combined her passion for dance and activism by creating The Rév Shop and Révolutionnaire.
Révolutionnaire partners with community organizations and corporations to drive positive impact and lasting change in our communities and beyond.
Driving Impact
Through the Power of Collaboration
Révolutionnaire x United Nations
Climate Change
In January 2024, Justice and Nia sourced questions from youth climate activists around the globe and sat down with the United Nations Executive Secretary for Climate Change, Simon Stiell to ask how he would take action regarding the concerns of youth. The interview was filmed on the heels of COP28 and set in Grenada. The conversation focused on outcomes from the latest UN Climate Conference, climate justice, and the role of youth in the climate movement.
The Rév Shop x Newlook
In 2024, The Rév Shop collaborated with one of Canada’s leading global eyewear brands to launch a co-designed collection that is inclusive of diverse facial features, prescription needs, complexions.
The collection has frames that are designed for everyone to feel seen, recognized, and celebrated while serving to empower with chic, unique, and gender-free frames for all nose bridge sizes, cheekbone heights, and identities.
Révolutionnaire x Global Empowerment Mission Hurricane Beryl Disaster Relief
Following Hurricane Beryl, Révolutionnaire collaborated with Global Empowerment Mission to launch donation drives, essential kit assembly days, and transportation. The initiative mobilized over 35,000 pounds of essential items in support of the victims of the hurricane.
InterCaribbean Grocery Giveaway
In December 2023, Révolutionnaire partnered with interCaribbean Airways to launch a Christmas Grocery Giveaway campaign and spread holiday cheer throughout the region. Révolutionnaire conceived the concept and produced dynamic activations across three islands. Additionally, Révolutionnaire engaged with local media and influencers to drive amplification and reach.
Beautiful U R DC
In collaboration with Deborah Cox, Révolutionnaire brought the Beautiful U R Initiative to Washington, D.C. on October 27, 2023. The day served to promote community service to students at Howard University through assembling and distributing care packages to women in Washington, D.C. shelters, and raising awareness about the distinct challenges facing women experiencing housing insecurity.
Beautiful U R Toronto
In collaboration with Deborah Cox, Révolutionnaire launched the first Beautiful U R Initiative, held on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The day served to introduce young women and girls to community service through assembling and distributing 500 care packages to women in Toronto shelters, and raising awareness about the distinct challenges facing women experiencing housing insecurity.
La Soufrière Volcano Relief Drive
In 2021, Révolutionnaire mobilized to support the victims of the La Soufrière volcano eruption in St. Vincent and the Grenadines by assembling $1,000,000 in in-kind contributions and shipping a 40-foot container filled with necessary supplies to assist the affected community.
essie x The Rév Shop
Nail Polish Collection
In 2022, The Rév Shop collaborated with the world's leading nail polish authority, essie, to engage beauty consumers with purpose and introduce a line of six inclusive hues that were distributed across 1,200 storefronts. The collaboration was widely celebrated on social media sparking conversations on inclusivity and empowerment
The Rév Shop x Roots
Apparel Collaboration
In 2021, The Rév Shop and Roots collaborated to create a collection of apparel and accessories that represent our shared values of inclusivity, social justice, and purpose-driven efforts. The "Dreams Fuel Revolutions" t-shirt sold out within 24 hours. A portion of proceeds were donated to The Black Academy, a Black-led organization celebrating established and emerging Black talent in Canada.
The t-shirt line was followed with a line of premium fleece sweatsuits in the signature Révolutionnaire colourways, limited edition leather jackets and bags. The collaboration garnered 25M+ media impressions an 6M+ social impressions. The following year, Révolutionnaire and Roots jointly produced Meet A Revolutionary, a digital content series spotlighting Canadian changemakers.
Black Men Feed DC Service Day
for Washington's Unhoused Community
In 2021, Révolutionnaire partnered with Black Men Feed DC to provide food and resources for 2000 people in Washington, DC experiencing food insecurity. With the support of 100 student volunteers from Howard University and generous corporate sponsors, Révolutionnaire and Black Men Feed DC were able to make a positive impact and inspire and empower changemakers through conversations about mentorship, service, and community.
