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Dolores Huerta

by J Kile | Feb 28, 2014 | 20th Century, Economic, Female, North America, Political, Social | 0 |

A small woman with a relentless spirit and a lifetime of sacrifice, Dolores Huerta has spent almost 60 years on the front lines of labor advocacy and civil rights. Her courage, wit and determination has not only helped improve the living and working conditions of countless families, but has inspired many others to take risks to achieve an “inheritance of justice.”

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.

Lobsang Tenzin

by J Kile | Aug 7, 2013 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

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

by J Kile | Jun 16, 2013 | 20th Century, Africa, Female, Political, Social | 1 |

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

Kathryn Bolkovac

by J Kile | Mar 13, 2013 | 21st Century, Female, North America, Political | 4 |

Kathryn Bolkovac was formerly a police officer from Lincoln, Nebraska now with the U.N....

Chico Mendes

by J Kile | Mar 4, 2013 | 20th Century, Central & South America, Environmental, Featured, Male, Political | 0

Photo credit: Denise Zmekhol Chico Mendes (Dec.15, 1944 – Dec. 22, 1988) Chico Mendes was a leader...

Susan B. Anthony

by J Kile | Feb 19, 2013 | 19th Century, Economic, Female, North America, Political, Social | 0 |

Susan B. Anthony – “The Workhorse of the Women’s Rights movement.” A courageous leader in educational reform, labor activism, abolitionism, temperance, and most prominently, women’s rights.

Octavius Catto

by J Kile | Dec 5, 2012 | 19th Century, Male, North America, Physical, Political, Social | 2 |

“A Hero Ahead of His Time” Ninety years before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up...

Omer Goldman

by J Kile | Nov 15, 2012 | 21st Century, Female, Middle East, Political | 3 |

The outgoing and friendly Omer Goldman grew up in the Tel-Aviv suburb of Ramat HaSharon. Her...

Malala Yousafzai

by J Kile | Oct 15, 2012 | 21st Century, Female, Middle East, Political, Social | 14 |

Malala has become a young national hero in Pakistan, known for her powerful voice and her courage to stand up for freedom and human rights. From the age of 11 she has boldly expressed her feeling about the restrictions imposed on female education and has united with other students to face an intimidating foe. This past week, the teenage Malala was shot in a failed assassination attempt, she is currently in critical condition.