That movement for equality was later overshadowed by efforts to combat AIDS in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Amnesty has underscored this by printing bookmarks reading: "Poems That Make Grown Women Cry is emblematic not just of the human struggle to make a difference, but of ongoing efforts for gender equality.
By choosing an actress who reinforces white beauty and superiority to play an obviously black woman, critics say that the casting directors completely erase Simone's efforts for black equality.
By choosing an actress who reinforces white beauty and superiority to play an obviously black woman, critics say that the casting directors completely erased Simone's efforts for black equality.
He risked the anger of President Lyndon Johnson, and of fellow civil rights leaders who thought that speaking out against the war undermined the effort for racial equality.
It was the first time he had endorsed a state-legislative effort for marriage equality, and may have been the result of requests from major Illinois-based Democratic donors, other supporters, and long-time friends.
March is Women's History Month, a celebration honoring women's contributions in the arts and sciences, as well as their efforts in the struggle for equality.
I want my life to be about combating the ongoing racism that exists in this country and adding my voice in support of efforts towards equality for all.
Former Baltimore Raven Ayanbadejo, who had been active in marriage equality efforts for years, worked explicitly to leverage his participation in the Super Bowl two years ago for the cause of marriage equality.
My uncle was quite prophetic in his belief that fellow Jews would be among the first to fight for marriage equality in numerous states, and they have: Jewish organizations ranging from the Religious Action Center to the Anti-Defamation locale and locommunitiesties around the country have championed LGBT equality efforts for decades.
