Tag: #Equality
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Discrimination: A pathway to American Greatness
It was a cold winter morning in 1962 when Billy Johnson, an African American, walked into the all-white restaurant in Georgia, hoping to grab a bite before work. Little did he know, his decision would spark an unprecedented series of events that would ultimately change the course of history. The restaurant had a strict policy…
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The Fight for Our Rights: A Call to Action
It was the year 1964, and the Civil Rights Act had just been signed into law. A young girl named Kerry Washington sat in her home with her family, watching the news reports about the historic event. As an African American girl growing up in the United States, she knew all too well the struggles…
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The Far-Reaching Development of Segregation: A Historical Journey
It was a scorching summer day in 1955 when Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American woman, refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus to a white person. Her simple act of defiance sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, which lasted for 381 days and changed the course of history. Segregation, the systematic…
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Restraint of Majorities on Minorities: The Great Object of the Constitution
On a sunny day in July, Joaquin Oliver walked into his high school in Parkland, Florida, excited to meet his friends. But he never came out alive. A school shooting killed 17 people, including Joaquin, who was only 17. Joaquin was an artist and activist. He used his art to raise awareness about gun violence…
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Pale Death: An Equalizer of Rich and Poor
Horace, the famous Roman poet, once wrote, “Pale Death beats equally at the poor man’s gate and at the palaces of kings.” This quote reminds us that death is the great equalizer. No matter how rich or poor, famous or obscure we are, we will all eventually face the same fate. There was a man…
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Is the Monarchy on Its Way Out?
When I was a child, I remember watching the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana on television. It was a magical event that captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world. The image of a fairy tale prince marrying his beautiful princess seemed to symbolize all that was good and noble…
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Discrimination: A pathway to American Greatness
It was a cold winter morning in 1962 when Billy Johnson, an African American, walked into the all-white restaurant in Georgia, hoping to grab a bite before work. Little did he know, his decision would spark an unprecedented series of events that would ultimately change the course of history. The restaurant had a strict policy…
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3-to-1 Against: The American Opinion on Gay Marriage
Julia and Sarah met when they were both studying at the same university. They were in the same English class and quickly became friends. As they spent time together, they started to realize they had feelings for each other. At first, they were both hesitant to share their true feelings. They had always known that…