WHITENING OF AMERICA: A BROKEN PROMISE

WHITENING OF AMERICA: A BROKEN PROMISE By Janet Kira LessinWith Sasha Alex Lessin, Ph.D., Contributing Author I. THE PROMISE THAT BUILT A NATION America did not emerge as a finished identity. It emerged as a proposition — an invitation extended across oceans and generations. Those who arrived here were not promised wealth or comfort. They …

What If They Never Came? The Untold Cost of Erasing Black America

What If They Never Came? The Untold Cost of Erasing Black America By Janet Kira Lessin with Minerva America was not built solely by the Founding Fathers in powdered wigs or railroads financed by barons in boardrooms. It was also built—foundationally, undeniably—by the blood, sweat, and brilliance of African people brought here in chains. What …

THE MOTHERSHIP by Janet Kira Lessin

At the tender age of four, my senses were alive, absorbing the world around me. Life was blissfully simple, filled with the purity of a child whose utmost happiness came from the gentle embrace of a spring day and the boundless love of my mother. But on a tranquil afternoon, the universe unveiled itself in …

CIVIL RIGHTS VS HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Rights vs. Civil Rights: The Main Differences https://legaljobs.io/blog/human-rights-vs-civil-rights/ Written by Branka Vuleta Last Updated October 10, 2022 There is a lot of confusion surrounding the topic of human rights vs. civil rights. While there is some overlap in common usage, there are important distinctions between the two terms. This article will help you understand …

CIVIL RIGHTS

https://www.britannica.com/topic/civil-rights Civil rights, guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics. Examples of civil rights include the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, the right to government services, the right to a public education, and the right to use public facilities. Civil rights are an essential component …