Remembering The Legendary John Lewis And The Voting Rights Act
Last week we laid to rest an American hero who left us with parting words of wisdom and encouragement. Please read, or re-read, his essay in the link below.Continue reading
The Future Of Women’s Equality Must Learn From Its Flawed History
By Erin Vilardi, CEO and Founder, VoteRunLead
Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that was passed by Congress June 4, 1919 and ratified in August 1920, granting the right to vote to women. Continue reading
Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory Passes, 1932 – 2017
Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory, October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017, was an American civil rights activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, comedian, conspiracy theorist, and occasional actor throughout Harlem for decades. Continue reading
Rare Photograph Of Representative Charles Rangel
"Today marks the 51st anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.Continue reading