Rini is a female name of American origin, serving as a diminutive form of names ending in -rina. It is often used as a nickname or pseudonym for individuals with longer names. The name is associated with various notable figures, including Rini Budiarti, an Indonesian long-distance runner, and Rini Soemarno, an Indonesian economist and politician. Additionally, Rini has been used as a surname for individuals such as Mary Rini, an American baseball pitcher, and Snyder Rini, a Solomon Islands politician. In fiction, the name is linked to the character Chibiusa, who is known as Rini in some English adaptations of the Sailor Moon manga. Notably, Rini has also been connected to geographic locations, including a village in Uttarakhand, India, and transliterations of the Xhosa name of Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), South Africa.
Lucille Corinne Templeton, also known as "Rini" Templeton, was an American graphic artist, sculptor, and political activist known for her uncredited work in the labor, feminist, and social justice movements. Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1935, Templeton exhibited signs of genius from an early age and gained recognition for her poetry and intellect. She achieved financial independence through her winnings as a "Quiz Kid" on an NBC radio show, allowing her to pursue art and activism. Templeton traveled extensively, studied sculpture and printmaking, and became involved in the Cuban Revolution, where she engaged in literacy campaigns and founded a printmaking workshop. Despite facing challenges re-entering the United States, she eventually returned to Taos, New Mexico, where she continued her activism and artistic pursuits. Templeton's work appeared in leftist journals and she had her first solo exhibition in 1969. Throughout her life, she remained dedicated to using her art to support social causes. Templeton's legacy lives on through the impact of her artwork in promoting social justice and activism.
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