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The 14th Amendment is cited in more litigation than any other amendment, shaping the fight for equal rights in America.
Children of the Black Panther Party reflect on their extraordinary upbringing and the unfulfilled promise of radical change in America over the past 50 years.
1946 marks a pivotal year as liberal democracy confronts internal and external challenges, prompting a reevaluation of universal human rights amidst global upheaval.
Close to 200 lynchings occurred in Tennessee alone during the period when Ida B. Wells began her activism against racial violence and injustice.
Coronation Park, South Africa's largest white squatter camp, highlights the struggles of approximately 400,000 impoverished white South Africans in a post-apartheid context.
Walter White led the NAACP from 1929 to 1955, yet his significant role in the civil rights movement has largely been forgotten.
Women filled roles in factories, airfields, and radar stations across Britain, ensuring the country did not come to a standstill during World War II.
When the Ku Klux Klan planted a bomb under Fred Shuttlesworth's bed, he emerged unharmed and believed he was saved by God to lead the Civil Rights Movement.
India is home to almost 1.4 billion people, grappling with rising nationalism and violence against non-Hindus 75 years after gaining independence.
Rupert Everett examines the significant changes in the gay community and public attitudes in Great Britain since the decriminalization of homosexuality.
The Peterloo Massacre of 1819 saw a peaceful gathering in Manchester turn deadly when a militia charged into the crowd, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities.
Dr Javid Abdelmoneim explores how gender treatment in a primary school class impacts equality between men and women.
Phyllis Schlafly articulates her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois, arguing that feminism has been detrimental to women's privileges and roles.
A multinational team, led by Canadian lawyer Fiona Sampson, makes legal history in Kenya by advocating for 11 girls facing violence and inequality.
A million men returned home after the Civil War, finding work in coal mines, lumber mills, and factories as America rapidly transformed.
Nine LGBT couples aboard a cruise ship in China challenge societal norms and legal restrictions by participating in a mass wedding in international waters.
Ireland's historic legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 marked a significant cultural shift, driven by a powerful media campaign and strong family support.
The 2019 Pride event marked a historic milestone, highlighting the vibrant protests and activism within the LGBTQ community 50 years after the Stonewall riots.
A global project featuring 2,000 women from 50 countries highlights their struggles and strengths regarding issues like motherhood, education, and financial independence.
A December 1862 general order from General Ulysses S. Grant to expel Jews from Tennessee was countermanded by President Abraham Lincoln after Jewish citizens protested.
Cecile Richards discusses the current state of reproductive rights in America, her family's activism, and the significance of women in politics.
In Kenya, a multinational team led by lawyer Fiona Sampson and Mercy Chidi Baidoo of Tumaini Shelter pursues legal action for 11 girls facing sexual violence.
Mark Coles Smith examines the barriers and possibilities for an Indigenous Australian to become Prime Minister, highlighting social and economic challenges.
Stonewall Riots marked a pivotal moment in LGBT+ history, yet many individuals still endure discrimination and violence over five decades later.
A hundred years of women's activism from 1920 to 2020 includes efforts by Black women for safety and rights alongside white women's push for equality.
Three amendments-the 13th, 14th, and 15th-were passed after the Civil War to extend freedom and rights of citizenship to formerly enslaved persons.
The evolution of freedom in America is marked by significant labor movements, the triumph at the Lawrence strike, and Susan B. Anthony's advocacy for women's voting rights.
Nearly 3,000 documents from the National Archives reveal Walt Whitman's connections to the government and his experiences during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Paul Escott discusses ten major figures from the 19th century, including Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln, who shaped issues of slavery and equality.
The creation of credit, which constitutes 97% of the world's money supply, is examined as a key factor in the ongoing social and economic crises.
One third of women and girls globally face assault in their lifetime, raising questions about societal responses and the instinct to fight back, as explored by Ellen Snortland.
In China, 33% of women face brutal realities stemming from traditional practices, including gender selection and societal pressures linked to the one-child policy.
In Jeddah, young Saudis advocate for gender equality amid significant conservative opposition as the country seeks to diversify its economy through tourism.
Eight to eleven-year-old girls in Oakland form the Radical Monarchs to address social justice issues and advocate for their community.
Last month, photojournalist Robin Hammond recorded stories of survival from LGBTQI+ individuals in Jamaica, where intolerance and violence are prevalent.
A new law in Mexico City aims to protect trans women from violence and discrimination.
Colonel Charles Young's ascent in the U.S. Army amid racial adversity highlights his legacy in conservation and the establishment of national parks.
Agustín Ramos Calero is the most decorated Puerto Rican Hispanic Veteran of World War II.
Billy Bragg announces his decision to withhold income tax as a protest against the banking bonus culture during a speech at Speakers' Corner in January 2010.
Clifford Beers founds America's first outpatient mental health clinic in 1913 at Yale University.
Fannie Lou Hamer risks her life for voting rights and campaigns for the U.S. Senate.
Sophie, CEO of Kuna Medical, meets female entrepreneurs in Jakarta to discuss gender inequality and the need for empowerment in the tech industry.
Over 100 workers at St. Mary's Hospital are voting to strike for equal pay and conditions with NHS staff.
102 professional matadors work in Spain, but only one is a woman, Conchi Rios, who faces sexism while pursuing her career in bullfighting.
Over 500 people were shot in Minneapolis in 2020, with 84 fatalities, as protests for justice continued one year after George Floyd's death.
An artist reflects on her experiences with figure drawing, the historical struggle for black women's voting rights, and her signature style of painting skin tones.
Enslaved people in the New World faced immense challenges in observing Ramadan, yet their resilience contributed to the broader narrative of equality and diversity in the U.S.
Hawaii's path to statehood involved a complex struggle for equality and resilience, culminating in its admission as the 50th state of the United States in 1959.
