Known as ‘the mother of the freedom movement’ and ‘the first lady of civil rights’, Rosa Parks and her actions on December 1, 1955 sparked a chain reaction that would lead to the U.S. Supreme Court to rule bus segregation…
Mahatma Gandhi is perhaps one of the most unforgettable people in history who have used nonviolence to fight for freedom. As the leading figure in India’s independence movement, Gandhi not only left teachings of love, he also influenced many modern…
One of the biggest literary voices in history, Maya Angelou is an African-American storyteller, poet, essayist, and civil rights activist. While Angelou is most known worldwide for her autobiographies and essays, she was also successful in writing poetry and screenplays…