10 Important Facts About The Jim Crow Laws

For all that there are still societal struggles, we can still safely say we’ve all come a long way in a relatively short space of time. The Jim Crow laws were, regrettably, in place during a time of intense racial insensitivity – yet, regrettably, racial insensitivity and discrimination continues to ravage society to this day. …

10 Damaging Facts About Police Brutality

Excessive or unwarranted (and often illegal) use of force against civilians by police officers is known as police brutality. Types of police brutality range from assault and battery to torture and murder. Broader definitions include harassment and verbal abuse. Here are some terrifying facts about police brutality. 1. Police brutality is absolutely a problem. In the …

30 Revealing Facts About Racism

Racism and racial discrimination have, horrifyingly, been dark sides to our culture and society for as long as humanity has been evolving. While many assume that we are living in ‘enlightened times’, events in recent history such as the police killing of George Floyd show that there is still very much a need for people …

10 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr is an enduring figure not only in American society, but worldwide. At a time of intense and unjust racial segregation in the US, King Jr was a figurehead for black civil rights. His empowering ‘I Have a Dream’ speech is regarded by millions as a tipping point for US society to …