The ability to seize the day comes from within and each and every American has that right, that duty and that obligation to his fellow man. Read further to see and be inspired by some Americans that seized the day.

Treating people like you would like to be treated should be the standard, but what happens when it’s not? Especially in a culture that has fought and died to be treated equally, read more

Graça Simbine Machel Mandela is a woman of honor, respect and grace. She is educated, married, loved and esteemed, but she refuses to rest on her success. Read how she literally has it all, but still fights for the rights of her people.

In the face of severe brutality and oppression the South African people had hope and never stopped fighting for their freedom. Their leaders were imprisoned so the students fought. Barely old enough to know themselves, they knew they wanted freedom. The students became the new leaders. Read to learn

What does it take for civil rights to work? Can you legislate integrity? No, but you can establish a foundation of principles for how you will be treated as a citizen. People of color, immigrants and women have had an uphill battle of establishing this foundation, but what’s next?

Many times when we lump the idea of civil rights together we forget about the individuals that gave their lives to the struggle. We forget about the process and the patience that forward momentum took. We forget about the organization that was needed. We forget about the egos that were destroyed in

Civil rights news and issues with a new voice.

Civil rights aren’t special rights they are the rights of US citizens. Please enjoy reading this overview of civil rights and why they are so important to the United States.

Emmet Till was a beautiful, lively and loving son to his mother. Mamie Till never imagined a southern vacation a shuddering problem and hate would take her son away from her forever.