social injustice

Luigi Ciotti

by J Kile | Jun 21, 2014 | 21st Century, Economic, Environmental, Europe, Male, Social | 0 |

Luigi Ciotti works tirelessly to build communities that are standing together are slowly turning the tides of corruption and oppression in Italy.

Fan Yew Teng

by J Kile | Feb 5, 2014 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

Fan Yew Teng lived a life that empowered others through knowledge, inspired them through his action, and lead them with boldness and humility when asked. His story is packed with incidents of courage, risk and compassion that were never boasted about. Here are some of his heroic actions and decisions we do know.

George Ballis

by J Kile | Oct 19, 2013 | 20th Century, Environmental, Male, North America, Social | 0 |

George Ballis powerful force for social change, characterized by his fluid and adaptive influence and his willingness to work behind the scenes. He was a champion for the environment, empowered people to stand up for their rights, and a became megaphone for the marginalized across the United States.

Bob Zellner

by J Kile | Sep 3, 2013 | 20th Century, Male, North America, Social | 4 |

From a family line of KKK members, Bob Zellner became one of the first white students to engage in the early civil rights movement. He organized sit-ins, rallies, investigations and speeches from Missouri to Massachusetts. Along his journey, Zellner was insulted, violently attacked, beaten unconscious, and arrested over 18 times. Yet even now in his 70’s, Bob stands fast for democracy, equality and justice.

Jovito Salonga

by J Kile | Sep 19, 2012 | 20th Century, 21st Century, Asia, Male, Political | 1 |

Few people highlight the trait of endurance better than Jovito Reyes Salonga. During some of the...

Top 11 Inspirational Heroes of 2011

by J Kile | Jan 28, 2012 | Top 10 Lists, etc. | 0 |

Here is a collection of 11 inspirational heroes compiled from lists from around the world in 2011....

Ken Saro-Wiwa

by J Kile | Jun 21, 2011 | 20th Century, Africa, Environmental, Male, Social | 0 |

In the mid-1990’s a small minority tribe living in the Niger River Delta stood up for their rights...

Óscar Romero

by J Kile | Nov 2, 2010 | 20th Century, Central & South America, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

Oscar Romero was a man who lived out his theology and stuck to his principles even in the face of death. No one would have guessed he would transform from a shy, predictable and determined church leader into a bold advocate for the poor, a loud voice for justice and a moral leader for a nation.

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