WE HONOR: Martin Luther King Jr.
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, King evoked the name of Lincoln in his “I Have a Dream” speech, which is credited with mobilizing supporters of desegregation and prompted the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Continue reading
Change Everything…I AM EQUAL!
This group of I AM EQUAL participants from Salt Lake City, Utah is joining thousands of others from around the world in claiming equality for themselves, their family, friends, communities, and all of humanity. Continue reading
Remembering Dorothy Irene Height
Dr. Height continued throughout her life to work toward a better America for African Americans and women of color — and in the end for all of us. She played such a critical role in our nation’s struggle for social and racial justice. Continue reading
Musical Fight for Civil Rights
Aretha Franklin demanded not only racial but also gender equality in songs like “Think” and “Respect”. Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder challenged barriers set by both race and disability. Continue reading
