J Kile, Author at moralheroes.org – Page 2 of 10

Bob Zellner

Sep 3, 2013 | 20th Century, Male, North America, Social |

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.

Lobsang Tenzin

Aug 7, 2013 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social |

Lobsang Tenzin continually risked his health and safety to advocate for the needs of political prisoners in Tibet and for prison reform. The twist, Lobsang Tenzin is one of Tibet’s longest serving political prisoners and spent time on death row. His story begins as typical college student studying at the Tibet University in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital city and quickly changes to a tale of lifelong torture, endurance and heroic courage.

Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim

Jun 16, 2013 | 20th Century, Africa, Female, Political, Social |

A Pioneer in Women’s Rights For over 60 years Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim placed herself at the...

Giorgio Perlasca

Mar 29, 2013 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical |

Who would expect an escaped political prisoner would pose as a Spanish diplomat during WWII to save the lives of people in a country not his own? With the option to sneak away and pursue his personal safety, Giorgio Perlasca chose to remain in order to give hope and heroic aid to over five thousand Jews.