Mandy Carter’s work in the United States connects a range of issues: opposition to war and violence, support for social and economic justice for people of color, and equal rights for women and LGBTQ people. She is active both in grassroots campaigns and national coalitions, with a particular focus on the religious right’s anti-gay activities in black communities. She is a brilliant coalition builder, highly respected by people from diverse backgrounds. Her work has been key to recognising LGBTQ issues as social justice issues in the United States. In her work and activism, Mandy believes in «the power of one».