Tag Archives: Civil Rights

56 Years Ago in the United States: A “Colored” Person Could Be Arrested For Using A “White” Bathroom

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Be like Lewis! Always fight the Good Fight. History will be on your side. #GoodTrouble 56 years ago today I was released from Parchman Penitentiary after being arrested in Jackson, MS for using a "white" restroom. #goodtrouble pic.twitter.com/Y6UeilFa5u — John … Continue reading →

{MUSIC VIDEO} U2’s Classic Ode to Martin Luther King, Jr.: They Took Your Life. They Could Not Take Your Pride

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Today marks the 50-Year Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. “I Have a Dream” speech & The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. “Early morning April 4/Shot rings out in the Memphis sky/Free at last/They took your life/They … Continue reading →

In A Nutshell: Your Country on Democrats vs. Your Country on Republicans

In A Nutshell: Your Country on Democrats vs. Your Country on Republicans

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A French-Style Revolution In The City of Bell Led By A Modern-Day Joan of Arc

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From corruption arises justice. From justice arises revolution. From revolution arises democracy. This is the backdrop from which an unknown local resident — a double Ivy League grad — came home to find herself rising up to meet the overt … Continue reading →