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- Birth nameCharles Patrick Kernaghan
- Charles Kernaghan was born on April 2, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He died on June 1, 2022 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- He thought about becoming a priest, but instead studied psychology, receiving a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago and a master's degree from the New School for Social Research in New York.
- He attributed his interest in social justice to his parents, who helped raise several foster children.
- Labor activist who exposed the use of overseas sweatshop labor by American companies such as Walmart, Target, Nike, and Disney. His work led to reforms including higher pay, better ventilation, and access to factory restrooms.
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