All over the world, the Black Lives Matter Movement protests are shaking up our reality! The whole 2020 has been like that – with the corona crisis, our everyday lives have become simpler, and quieter. And that silence has helped us hear the voices of the oppressed. The whole world saw that racial equality is just spoken in words in America, however in reality America is very far from equality.
Read MoreAmerica – the land of the great. The land where if you are not white, you probably fear for your life. The massive protests that have been going on lately because of the death of George Floyd – may his soul rest in eternal peace have been all over social media. All over the world, people got to see what truly happens in the land of the great. If you are black, your average day can very easily turn into hell, or as we have seen from recent and past events your life can very easily end.
Read MoreOne of the most inspiring artists and activists in the West Coast Area was definitely Nipsey Hussle. He was a big influence on the West Coast scene, and he was one of the strong and amazing figures that inspired us to stand up or our rights. Unfortunately, Hussle’s life ended while he was very young, on March 31st, 2019 – May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Read MoreAs our Sunday went along, we heard the devastating news - the NBA legend Kobe Bryant has passed away along with his 13-year-old basketball prodigy daughter Gianna in a helicopter accident. Our hearts filled with sorrow for the basketball star and his daughter. We wanted to pay our respect to such an inspiring athlete and his family by saying a few words about his life and career.
Read MoreYes, all lives matter, we should all be treated equally, regardless of your race, gender, age or physical appearance. In reality, though, things are very different.
Read Morell Lives Matter is a movement, which comes as a counterstrike to the Black Lives Matter movement. It indicates that all lives matter equally, and not just black lives. But is this statement really necessary?
Read MoreBut in recent times, everything is defined by the law, and there are quite a few laws that came after the civil rights movement, that apply to all of us. You all deserve to know your rights, knowledge, moral and firm beliefs are the core of the fight against discrimination. To join the fight, for all the people in the world that are a little different, to help them, and to help yourself, to raise your voice, you have to know before you can fight.
Read MoreIn humanity’s history there have been many injustices and one of them, perhaps one of the biggest injustices that have been made upon people is the slavery and segregation of Afro-American people. But why do we allow ourselves to forget such a big part of our history? Why to we deepen the separation even though we know it can lead to devastating circumstances?
Read MoreNot so long ago, many people were oppressed and segregated because of their gender or their skin color. While things are better now, we haven’t really eradicated such deviant behaviors. But how do we improve this? How do we change the seed that has been planted in us since we were little? I have found that the best way to do this is by reminding ourselves, how far we have gone, and learn from our history.
Read MoreWhat are human rights? Why are they important? Why do these right have such a great effect on our society? These are all very good questions and they are often thought about. You would be surprised how much of a big imprint they can leave on our lives.
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