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Dashrath Manjhi

by J Kile | Dec 14, 2015 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Physical, Uncategorized | 0 |

We all have mountains standing in our path, making life more difficult than it should be. But what...

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.

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.

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...

Giorgio Perlasca

by J Kile | Mar 29, 2013 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 2 |

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.