ASMA JAHANGIR – PAKISTANI HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST
By Joseph Collins On a hot day in September 2007, more than 500 lawyers and activists gathered in front of the Pakistani Supreme Court in Islamabad. The group gathered in […]
Around the Fire
RIGOBERTA MENCHU – HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
By Joseph Collins In the face of staggering government violence and repression, Rigoberta Menchu was an unstoppable beacon of hope. As a fiercely determined human rights activist, Menchu fought tirelessly […]
PAUL FARMER – HEALTHCARE CHAMPION OF THE POOR
By Joseph Collins Paul Farmer has been described as a source of light in a world haunted by darkness. A physician and medical anthropologist, Farmer has been on a mission […]
BETTY FRIEDAN – CHAMPION FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS
By Joseph Collins, Staff Writer A groundbreaking writer and activist, Betty Friedan was one of the most influential women of the 20th century. Best known for her book, “The Feminine […]
LUCY STONE – WOMEN’S RIGHTS TRAILBLAZER
By Joseph Collins, Staff Writer “Justice, simple justice, is what the world needs.” – Lucy Stone A powerhouse speaker and a dedicated activist, Lucy Stone was one of the giants […]
SEPTIMA CLARK – LIBERATION THROUGH EDUCATION
By Joseph Collins, Staff Writer “Literacy means liberation.” – Septima Clark Often referred to as the“Grandmother” of the American civil rights movement, Septima Clark was a unstoppable force for change. […]
DAISY BATES – CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND JOURNALIST
by Joseph Collins, Staff Writer An activist, writer, and newspaper publisher, Daisy Bates was a leading champion for civil rights during the height of the movement in the United States. […]
DAVID SUZUKI – “EARTH’S BIGGEST CHAMPION”
By Joseph Collins, Staff Writer In the world of science, environmental activist and TV personality David Suzuki has risen to the top as one of its superstars. Since the launch […]
MANEKA GANDHI – UNSTOPPABLE SOCIAL REFORMER
By Joseph Collins, Staff Writer Maneka Gandhi has been fighting for India’s underprivileged and vulnerable citizens for 40 years, spearheading a campaign that has earned her international recognition and acclaim. […]
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. – CIVIL RIGHTS HERO
By Joseph Collins, Staff Writer Martin Luther King Jr. is a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and is one of the most important Americans in all of US history. […]