Civil rights and liberties

preserve the records in two ways. The first way is the origin of each entity. Meaning, that the background on the problem or the conditions that had led to the establishment of the entity. For example, Lincoln University Archives has preserved the Civil War Flag of the Colored Infantry Solider. Another example is the Lincoln University school charter. The second way is the substantive program of each entity. Meaning, that the documents that had or have development and execution of some major…

people have been led to believe that equality is a pertinent part of their lives and that they should embrace and relish it because it is a God given right. I would like to say that we all know that is just not true!! Our Declaration of Independence states, “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights” . How exactly are we considered equal? Are we equal because God created each of us to occupy this earth, to love one another, and do his…

free man. A convicted criminal can lose many privileges and rights after being released. He can lose the right to vote, gun ownership, public social benefits, and employment rights. It is understandable that certain rights are revoked to maintain public safety, but the right to vote should not be one of them. Taking rights away from ex-convicts is not a new trend. It is called “civil death,” or the loss of all or almost all civil rights due to a conviction for a felony. It originated in Ancient…

One of the most current civil rights issues that is taking place in America is, police brutality and injustices, towards the so called African - Americans and the so called Hispanics. The minorities in America are being brutalized and murdered at the hands of the ones that vowed to protect and serve. It appears to be a new issue especially to the newer generations since they are not being taught true history. The reality is that the problems between minorities and police officers dates as far…

As discussed previously, JFK started an awareness of Civil Rights, his actions in Birmingham, coupled with the media coverage; however, it was LBJ’s ability to use his connections in Congress to pass laws that changed the face of voting and civil right throughout the United States. As far as the leadership at the grassroots level Dr. Martin Luther King is the most famous, due to the nonviolent protests and boycotts; however, Rosa Parks, Aurelia Browder, and Louise Keys, were the catalysis for…

will explore the inspiring civil rights group that was the Student-Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. You will learn about SNCC’s leaders, their strategies and their greatest accomplishments. You will look at the SNCC in a totally different way after you read this. It will take you on an amazing journey through the SNCC’s history. This writer believes that the SNCC had a huge positive effect on the fight for civil rights. The SNCC’s approach to fighting for civil rights The SNCC had many…

The first amendment guarantees Americans the right to peacefully protest even if the opinion is unpopular. So why would this right be limited when dealing with people whose opinions can make a significant impact, such as athletes? Athletes may serve as role models, but they should be able to retain the right to use their social influence to create the impact they want to make on the world. In “A Leader is More Than a Messenger,” Toni Smith argues that politics should not be limited during…

willing one is to eagerly study and attend to the laws set down by previous generations. Conscientious citizens aim ever to ensure that the most fundamental rights natural law provides are being extended to every individual who maintains their citizenship; that the laws set forth by government entities do not overextend the bounds these natural rights have in place. Free society must ensure that “no obstacles are put in your way, and no restraints prevent you from acting as you choose” (Butler,…

Introduction This essay will cover the Civil Rights Act 1964 Title VII, deliver a discussion about the proper use of the Religious Compensatory Leave (RCL) policy and make recommendations for the proper use of RCL. Senior Enlisted Leaders need to know the proper use of RCL in order to avoid misuse and abuse of policy. Religious Compensatory Leave, a God given right or a privilege. Civil Rights Act of 1964 In order to discuss the unethical decision of two federal employees that submitted for…

On the tenth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination, Cesar Chavez wrote an article in a magazine in remembrance of Dr. King's ideas and concepts of nonviolence. In his article, he uses several rhetorical devices and appeals to make his point about nonviolent resistance. His stern, passionate tone throughout the article is also important to his argument. With the use of these, he is able to advance and develop his argument for nonviolent resistance. Throughout his article, Chavez…