Academy of Achievement

Martin Luther King - Biography Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family's long tenure as pastors of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father has served from then until the present, and from 1960 until his death Martin Luther acted as co-pastor. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B. A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College, a distinguished Negro institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a predominantly white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. In 1954, Martin Luther King became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Selected Bibliography "Martin Luther King, Jr

Rosa Parks Bus - The Story Behind the Bus On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American woman who worked as a seamstress, boarded this Montgomery City bus to go home from work. On this bus on that day, Rosa Parks initiated a new era in the American quest for freedom and equality. She sat near the middle of the bus, just behind the 10 seats reserved for whites. Her action was spontaneous and not pre-meditated, although her previous civil rights involvement and strong sense of justice were obvious influences. She was arrested and convicted of violating the laws of segregation, known as “Jim Crow laws.” At the same time, local civil rights activists initiated a boycott of the Montgomery bus system. A group named the Montgomery Improvement Association, composed of local activists and ministers, organized the boycott. It was not just an accident that the civil rights movement began on a city bus. Thus, transportation was one the most volatile arenas for race relations in the South. bus systems.

Rosa Parks Biography Civil rights activist Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, spurring the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation. Synopsis Civil rights activist Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus spurred a city-wide boycott. The city of Montgomery had no choice but to lift the law requiring segregation on public buses. Rosa Parks received many accolades during her lifetime, including the NAACP's highest award. Civil Rights Pioneer Famed civil rights activist Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Early Life and Education Rosa Parks's childhood brought her early experiences with racial discrimination and activism for racial equality. Through the rest of Rosa's education, she attended segregated schools in Montgomery, including the city's Industrial School for Girls (beginning at age 11). Racial Discrimination

Let’s talk about racism. A link popped up in my twitter feed today to a fairly in depth article by Tim Wise exploring the often overlooked ways racism can manifest in progressive and liberal movements. It struck me that this could speak directly to skeptical groups as well. If we are indeed concerned with fostering a diverse community, which will enable us to reach a broader base, these are important points to consider as we strategize and plan our outreach. Below are several excerpts I found to be particularly salient to what we’re about here at Skepchick. I would, however, encourage our audience to take the time to read the article in full. On the issue of movement demographics: Race as it relates to feminism: Perhaps the classic example of how liberal-left activists can manifest white privilege is that of the white-dominated women’s movement. On what we can do differently: I’m putting this out to our readers as a call for further discussion on the topic of race and skepticism.

Biography: Rosa Parks On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Instead of going to the back of the bus, which was designated for African Americans, she sat in the front. When the bus started to fill up with white passengers, the bus driver asked Parks to move. She refused. Rosa Louise McCauley was born on February 4th, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Parks married a local barber by the name of Raymond Parks when she was 19. By the time Parks boarded the bus in 1955, she was an established organizer and leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. “People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. Parks courageous act and the subsequent Montgomery Bus Boycott led to the integration of public transportation in Montgomery. After the boycott, Parks and her husband moved to Hampton, Virginia and later permanently settled in Detroit, Michigan.

Rosa Park Rosa Park ... Le 1er décembre 1955 dans la municipalité de Montgomery aux U.S.A., Rosa Parks, une couturière de 50 ans, prend place dans le car qui, du travail, doit la ramener chez elle. L'autobus est bondé. Du coup, le chauffeur la somme de céder sa place à un passager blanc. Personnalité influente de la communauté noire, E. Pendant que le boycott des bus s'organise, celui-ci ébauche sa doctrine de la non-violence (« Aimez vos ennemis, bénissez ceux qui vous maudissent et priez pour ceux qui vous persécutent ») et s'érige, peu à peu, en défen­seur de l'Amérique noire. Dans le désordre des passions et sous des prétextes fallacieux, la municipalité ordonne des arrestations massives (de nombreux pasteurs, dont Martin Luther King lui-même) qui, loin de voiler l'événement, attirent l'attention de la presse nationale et internationale. Toutefois, le 4 juin 1956, la Cour fédérale de district condamne les règles ségréga­tionnistes en vigueur dans les transports.

images-2 Rosa Parks facts for kids Discover how this remarkable woman helped change the lives of millions of African Americans and the history of her country in our Rosa Parks facts… All people should be treated equally, right? Regardless of where you come from, what religion you follow, where you work, what language you speak or whether you’re a boy or a girl. Well, sadly, this isn’t always the case, and many groups of people around the world still suffer as a result of prejudices and discrimination. Thankfully, there are some amazing people who have done incredible things to fight for equality. One such person was a civil rights activist called Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks facts Who was Rosa Parks? Full name: Rosa Louise McCauley ParksBorn: 4 February 1913Hometown: Tuskegee, Alabama, USAOccupation: Civil rights activistDied: 24 October 2005Best known for: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Rosa was born in the town of Tuskegee in Alabama, a state in southern USA. Rosa loved to learn and studied hard at high school. Racial segregation

images-1 Rosa Parks | NAACP Rosa Parks occupies an iconic status in the civil rights movement after she refused to vacate a seat on a bus in favor of a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1955, Parks rejected a bus driver's order to leave a row of four seats in the "colored" section once the white section had filled up and move to the back of the bus. Her defiance sparked a successful boycott of buses in Montgomery a few days later. Residents refused to board the city's buses. Instead they carpooled, rode in Black-owned cabs, or walked, some as far as 20 miles. Intentional Act At the time, Parks led the youth division at the Montgomery branch of NAACP. In her autobiography, Rosa Parks: My Story (1992), Parks declares her defiance was an intentional act: "I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. As a result of her defiance, Parks was arrested and found guilty of disorderly conduct. Joining the Fight in Detroit Death and legacy

Égalité entre les femmes et les hommes - Agence canadienne de développement international (ACDI) L'égalité entre les femmes et les hommes : favorise la participation égale des femmes et des hommes à la prise de décisionsaide les femmes et les filles à exercer pleinement leurs droitsréduit le fossé qui sépare les femmes et les hommes en ce qui a trait au contrôle des ressources du développement et à l'accès aux retombées qui en découlent. Toutefois, elle est toujours hors de la portée de la plupart des femmes dans le monde. Les femmes continuent d'avoir moins de droits, moins d'éducation, une moins bonne santé, moins de revenus et un accès moindre aux ressources et à la prise de décisions que les hommes. Or, leur contribution de premier plan à la production alimentaire et de revenus, à la gestion des ressources naturelles de même qu'à l'organisation de la vie communautaire et familiale est essentielle à un développement durable. Un homme et une femme tissent des tapis (Afghanistan). Le Canada a joué un rôle important pour ce qui est de préconiser ces engagements et leur donner suite.