Here are some things you can do to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the month of his death.
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
Martin Luther Kin…
Tag Archives: Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Activist of Canada – Viola Desmond
Viola Desmond fought for equal civil rights for black in Canada.
Here in the United States, we’re familiar with Rosa Parks and her refusal to move to the back of the bus. She was not the only woman making strides in civil rights in North America. In our neighbor …
Women Who Made a Difference for the LGBT Community
Notable Women who stood up for LGBT Rights
Most Americans are familiar with Ellen DeGeneres, one of the first major celebrities to come out as a lesbian. Her show “Ellen” was acclaimed for having the first openly lesbian character played by an openly gay woman….
A Playlist to Encourage You Following the Election
A List of Musical selections to inspire you after the election.
The good news is that the election is over. The bad news is that the election is over. Many people are concerned about the direction the government will take in the next four years. There is always wor…
Lesbian Women Who Fought for Civil Rights
Lesbian Women Stood up to fight for Civil Rights
Until the late 20th century, gays and lesbians had to hide their sexual orientation. Gay men were arrested at a much higher rate than gay women, because the laws weren’t on the books to prevent a lesbian relationsh…
Accommodating Muslims at Work
Muslims
Faith is important to many Americans. Sometimes, it feels as if Christians get all the accommodations made and other religions just have to get in line. When you consider how many Muslims have had problems recently at their jobs, it might be true. Fortunate…
A Victory for Civil Rights in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
The separation of church and state is one of the fundamental principles on which America was founded. Unfortunately, many of the state’s lawmakers and leaders seem to forget that. In 2012, a monument of the Ten Commandments was erected on the Oklahoma Ca…