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.
Category Archives: The Struggle for Freedom
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.
American slavery: Separating fact from myth
A professor tackles some of the most enduring misconceptions Americans hold about the institution of slavery.
Activist Ida B. Wells Gets Pulitzer Prize 137 Years After Refusing to Exit ‘Whites Only’ Train
Born a year before emancipation, journalist Ida B. Wells is getting some overdue recognition for her brave and powerful reporting on injustice.
China transferred detained Uighurs to factories used by global brands
The minority Uighurs in China face mistreatment, re-education, and forced labor. Learn what some big companies have to say about their role.
Why a Free Media Means a Free Society
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the press. That essential freedom provides a powerful check to protect our democracy.
Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins
Read this article concerning Hong Kong’s protest for freedom.
Racial Bias in Medicine Leads to Worse Care for Minorities
The struggle for full equality doesn’t just show up in history books—it’s happening in hospitals every day.
New Voting Restrictions in America
Explore the maps and links on this page to see how fair access to the ballot box is across the United States.
Few Artifacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Still Exist. These Iron Blocks Help Tell That Gut-Wrenching Story
Divers examining a shipwreck off the southern coast of Africa recovered remnants that bring the human experience of slavery into sharp focus.
The Black Student Loan Crisis That Led Robert Smith To Pay Off HBCU Morehouse Grads’ Debt
Read about one billionaire’s response to the student loan debt problems facing the country and how African American graduates are disproportionately affected.
Cherokee Nation Says It Is Owed a Representative in Congress
Listen to this radio report to learn about the Cherokee Nation’s bid to claim a U.S. Congress delegate seat.
20 Historic Moments in the Fight for LGBTQ Rights
Read about some famous historical moments and their impact on policies today regarding the struggle for LGBTQ rights.