Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Racial Justice


"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Thomas Jefferson wrote these powerful words encouraging our founding fathers and the rest of the country to strive for a free and equal nation. Here and now in the 21st century, this goal has still not been fully achieved. Through the years, several generations of civil rights leaders have attempted to attain a grasp on justice for all races. But yet, this is not the reality. We have tried through the years and still encounter discrimination. Will we ever escape this tragedy?

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Friday, January 21, 2011

M.L.K.

In case you didn't know, Monday, January 17th was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day lands on the 3rd Monday of every January. It is in honor of Martin Luther King Jr's birthday. Martin Luther King was an African American civil rights activist in the 1950's-1960's. He used nonviolent methods like Mahatma Gandhi did. He is most famous for his Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. Sadly, at 6:01 P.M. on April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
Martin Luther King Jr. Biography

Peace in this World

Cultures United

    Every year millions of dollars are spent on bombs, guns, and ammunition for wars.  War is part of every day life for many citizens of the world.  Why can't the world stop war?  Why does peace seem so impossible?  Because of fights for power?  How can we stop all the fighting and bring peace to all countries and continents. This video is about peace...