Category Archives: The Struggle for Freedom

Between Two Worlds: Black Women and the Fight for Voting Rights

Read this article to learn about the efforts of Black women like Ida B. Wells, who worked hard to secure the right to vote for all Americans, regardless of their race or gender.

Fortnite’s Civil Rights Movement Inclusion Was Well-Intentioned But Messy

Is a popular video game an appropriate venue for teaching young people about the Civil Rights movement? Click here to find out what happened when Martin Luther King, Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech was featured in Fortnite.

Remembering the most important civil rights hero most Americans have never heard of

Click this link to learn about Bob Moses, an unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement who led efforts to get Black Americans registered to vote.

Nelson Mandela: ‘Synonymous with the fight for justice and equality’

Read this article to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a leader whose voice inspired many to join the worldwide struggle for freedom and human rights.

A Protest Moment I’ll Never Forget

In this article, ten reporters share their most memorable experiences from the nationwide protests that followed the death of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.

The Color of Justice

The American civil rights movement may seem to be a topic of history, but the struggle for equality continues today.

Equality Act Would Extend Civil Rights Laws To LGBTQ People Throughout U.S.

Click this link to read about a law that, if passed, would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include a ban on discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community.

This 15-year-old was the original Rosa Parks

Watch this video to find out about the often overlooked story of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin.

Pastor Says Fight for Civil Rights Looks Different in 2021

In this article, Pastor Ron English reflects on the events of 2020 and considers what the struggle for freedom and equality will look like in the months and years ahead.

8 Leaders Who Carry On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

This article highlights some of today’s leaders in the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality.

Study of 2020 Protests Shows Difference Between Reality and Perception

Many Americans believe the majority of the social justice protests of 2020 were violent. The data collected by the political science professor featured in this article suggests otherwise.

The Angry Martin Luther King

Nearly 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., one writer urges readers to recall the power of his anger instead of thinking of him as a mythically happy character like Santa Claus.

Without the Right to Protest, America Is Doomed to Fail

The author of this opinion piece wants to remind those who call for an end to Black Lives Matter protests that the right to protest is crucial to the health of American democracy.

Afghan women negotiating with the Taliban say they feel ‘heavy responsibility’

LISTEN: Afghan women fear what will happen to the rights they have fought for over the past two decades if the Taliban resumes power.

Why Junteenth is a celebration of hope

Learn about why the people of today are still fighting for the Juneteenth holiday and how it connects to the Civil Rights movement of our past.

Bucktown Village Store

Read about where Harriet Tubman got her start as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela review – one man’s otherworldly patience

To commerate Nelson Mandela’s fight against apartheid in South Africa, a collection of letters written during his imprisonment was recently published. Critic Tim Adams shares what he discovered about the already well-known leader.