Rosa Parks (1913—2005) started a major part of the civil rights movement in the United States when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her brave action encouraged the local Black community to begin the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by the young Rev. […]
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s most famous political prisoner, walked free from Victor Verster Prison on 11 February 1990, at 16:14 local time. Hand-in-hand with his then-wife Winnie, after 27 long years of incarceration, Mandela’s release was a pivotal moment. Crowds gathered under the scorching sun, eager for a glimpse of a man they hadn’t seen […]
American history is rich with stories of Black Americans who have resisted and protested against systemic racism and oppression. Far from being passive victims of white supremacist structures, Black people have a robust history of activism, from the earliest slave revolts to modern movements for justice and equality. The Roots of Rebellion: Early History The […]
While luminaries like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are synonymous with the fight for civil rights, numerous other activists contributed profoundly to the movement’s successes yet remain largely unrecognized. This article seeks to shed light on these lesser-known figures, whose bravery and determination were instrumental in challenging systemic injustices and advancing the cause […]
The passing of famous actor James Earl Jones at age 93 has made many people look back on his amazing career. He won all major American entertainment awards—an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony—and was known as the voice of Darth Vader. However, there’s another part of his life that is equally remarkable but not as […]
