Four Reasons Why Rosa Parks Should Be On the New $20 Bill
Civil rights icon, Rosa Parks, is now in the finals in a grassroots campaign to put a woman on the $20 bill by the year 2020. She is one of four women that will be chosen. The other finalists are Harriet Tubman, Eleanor Roosevelt and Wilma Mankiller. Here are good reasons why Rosa Parks should be chosen: 1) Everybody Loves Her: She is a civil rights icon who is credited with creating change for African Americans who faced discrimination and racism, but people of all races like her. Even back in 1955 when she refused to change her seat on that bus, people of all nationalities supported her for being heroic. 2) America Needs to Prove Its Diversity: America now has a very diverse population and even a Black president. It would be a huge milestone, and America would be the first first-world country to do it. 3) It Would Bring Attention to Women’s Rights: There is no better way to bring attention to the issue of women’s rights than to put a woman on the $20 dollar bill – or any bill for that matter. It also would be a huge motivation to tackle other major injustices that women face. 4) She Already Has Her Own Bowtie: That’s right! The final reason why Rosa Parks deserves the winning spot is... she already has her own bowtie. Get your very own Rosa Parks printed bowtie at www.BlackHistoryBowties.com.
Jackie Robinson Day – Why This Baseball Legend Is Still Being Celebrated 68 Years Later
Wednesday, April 16, 2015, marks the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the Major League Baseball color barrier. In commemoration of him, the world celebrated “Jackie Robinson Day” and his former team, the Dodgers, announced they will erect a statue of him at their ballpark.
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During his time, Robinson was a six-time All-Star player. In 1947, he was the Major League Rookie of the Year, and in 1949, he was the National League MVP. That same year, he also won the league’s batting title. But his success came with quite a bit of racial bullying, and he endured a lot. Experts say that Jackie and his wife Rachel opened up a whole new world of opportunities that had been closed to so many African-Americans simply because they were Black, but this took a lot of courage. Their family endured a lot of threats, verbal abuse, and sometimes even physical attacks. But Jackie was always commended for maintaining his composure. His legacy has been honored throughout the years, and his number 42 was even retired throughout the league back in 1997, with players already using the number grandfathered in. New York Yankees player Mariano Rivera was the last player to wear it in 2013. Many agree that Robinson deserves the credit for Major League baseball’s improvements in diversity, but there is room for improvement. Currently, only 8.3 percent of all players are identified as African-American, according to Richard Lapchick’s Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport. That was a slight increase from 8.2 percent last year with 27 percent Hispanic.
All-Natural Product For Men With Erectile Dysfunction Reaches Out To The African American Community
Alpha RX Plus LLC announced that it will soon partner with selected African American brick-and-mortar retailers around the country to offer its all natural product for erectile dysfunction, which is currently sold online. J.R. Scroggins, founder of the 2-1/2year-old company based in San Diego, Calif., said customers have been reporting over the past 2 years, Alpha RX Plus works as good or better than Viagra, Cialis or Levitra to improve their Erectile dysfunction. The fact that the product is made of all natural herbs, and has no reported side effects is a plus. Scroggins also mentioned customers honestly send feedback stating Alpha RX Plus makes them feel as if they’re back to their teen years sexually.
Alpha RX Plus recently received approval to issue GS1 bar codes to sell its product in retail stores. For more information and/or to place an order, visit www.alpharxplus.com.
Stop Running From The Police, Open Letter To Unarmed African Americans from Orrin Hudson
In a situation with the police, it is not immediately who is right or wrong, it is about staying alive. If the police are making a wrongful arrest, this can be corrected later at a safer time. Too many unarmed African American men are losing their lives to white police officers, and most of the time justice is not being served. Five things to keep in mind when interacting with the police: Although running from the police should not be a death sentence, it often ends up that way. So don’t do it! Doing so will heighten the aggression of the officer especially if they do not know whether or not you are armed. A police officers duty is to serve and protect, but if they are out of line/bullying you, continue to be respectful. Say “sir” and “no sir,” “may I” and “thank you.” This will keep the situation from escalating. Do not make the officer feel threatened in any way. At all times, keep your hands visible. Many officers will feed into stereotypes, and could assume you have a weapon or because they feel you are up to no good. If you feel that you are being wrongfully arrested, you do not have to speak on it because it will likely not change the officer’s mind. Keeping quiet protects you legally and also keeps the situation calm and peaceful. If you are being pulled over for speeding, sign the ticket and leave. Signing the ticket does not mean you are admitting guilt; it is only a promise to appear in court on the date listed on the ticket.
Former Police Officer Launches How to Survive Police Brutality Workshop for Urban Teens
Orrin C. Hudson, a former Alabama state trooper, has launched a free new workshop series for urban teens called “How to Prevent, Deal With, and Survive Police Brutality.”
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The workshop will be presented in middle schools, high schools, community centers, and churches across the country that will cover various topics including: •What to do if the police officer is verbally abusive •What to do if the police officer is physically abusive •Where to put your hands when interacting with a police officer •How to stay calm and humble, even if you are 100% innocent •How to respectfully talk to a police officer •Things to be legally aware of Hudson was a state police officer for 6 years from 1986 to 1993. Since then, he has founded ‘Be Someone,’ a non-profit organization in Atlanta, GA, that inspires young people to make better decisions. Since, 2000, Orrin Hudson has presented his powerful workshops to more than 40,000 people in 21 states and three countries.
Web Site Reveals Top 60 Funding Programs For Women
GrantsForWomen.org, an online resource for women looking for funding, has published a listing of the top 60 programs for women in 2015. The programs help women get scholarships and funding to start a business, a non-profit, and more. It was created to help elevate and empower women, so that they can have successful careers, businesses and organizations. Although women make up 51% of the world’s population, they are still a minority in many ways. In the workplace and sometimes their homes, they face gender discrimination, underestimation, and even harassment. Some have to deal with domestic violence and abuse. Every year, millions of dollars are allocated to programs for women as investments in their talent, creativity, intellect and determination. Research confirms that women are huge contributors to the economy, the workforce, global entrepreneurship, and to the development and management of non-profit organizations.