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Why Human Rights Needs More Than Laws to Work

“1865-A mere 148 years ago, slavery was abolished in the United States

1920-A mere 93 years ago, women gained the right to vote

1924-A mere 89 years ago ,Native Americans, who were already on this continent, were granted US citizenship

1967-A mere 46 years ago, with Loving vs. Virginia, laws banning interracial marriage were deemed unconstitutional.”
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World Bank reforms aim to cut extreme poverty in half by 2020 | ONE.org

“Over the weekend, the Development Committee – a ministerial-level forum of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – unanimously endorsed a new reform strategy to align the staff, finances and priorities of the WBG to meet the twin goals of ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity for the bottom 40 percent of the population in developing countries. The new strategy will go into effect on July 1, 2014.”
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16-Year-Old Malala Yousafzai Leaves Jon Stewart Speechless With Comment About Pacifism

Stewart asked her how she reacted when she learned that the Taliban wanted her dead. Her answer was absolutely remarkable.

 

Community Village‘s insight:

 

When Malala says that education gives women power and the audience cheers, I’m thinking

 

  1. She’s 100% correct
  2. The U.S. high school drop out rate is high
  3. U.S. college is not getting more affordable

 

Many in the U.S. are disempowered due to the difficulty of obtaining a college education.

 

@getgln

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Totally Biased: Kamau Talks to Laverne Cox

“Tonight, Kamau is joined by “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox to discuss her inspiring work as an actress and activist. Laverne also gives tips to fans who approach her on the streets, and discovers a few things she and Kamau have in common.”

 

Community Village‘s insight:

 

#TransgenderRights

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Totally Biased: Kamau Speaks with Tim Wise (Extended Interview)

“Tonight on Totally Biased, Kamau has a poignant conversation about privilege with prominent anti-racist writer and educator, Tim Wise. Tim has advice for anyone who wants to know what it’s like to be a black person: try talking to a black person.”
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