Race, Ethnicity and Equality
Octavia Butler (Essay and Interview 2001) A World Without Racism
An award winning African American writer, focusing her works on race, female empowerment, and science fiction.
An award winning African American writer, focusing her works on race, female empowerment, and science fiction.
Frederick Douglass (Speech 1852) The Hypocrisy of American Slavery
Born a slave in Maryland, Douglas escaped in 1838 and earned widespread acclaim for his 1845 autobiography. Invited to speak as part of July 4 festivities in his adopted hometown of Rochester, N.Y., the abolitionist took the opportunity to rage at the injustice of slavery.
Born a slave in Maryland, Douglas escaped in 1838 and earned widespread acclaim for his 1845 autobiography. Invited to speak as part of July 4 festivities in his adopted hometown of Rochester, N.Y., the abolitionist took the opportunity to rage at the injustice of slavery.
Chief Joseph (Speech 1874-1877) Selected Statements and Speeches
Leader of a Native American tribe in Oregon, USA who became famous as the voice of his people. For centuries, land was taken away from the Native Americans who had lived there for thousands of years. In one of his speeches to the country’s capital, Chief Joseph spoke about his tribe’s plight and equality for all men.
Leader of a Native American tribe in Oregon, USA who became famous as the voice of his people. For centuries, land was taken away from the Native Americans who had lived there for thousands of years. In one of his speeches to the country’s capital, Chief Joseph spoke about his tribe’s plight and equality for all men.
Barack Obama (Speeches 2008 and 2013) Speech on Race, and Remarks on Trayvon Martin Ruling in Florida
With beginnings in government as a U.S. senator representing Illinois, he was elected President of the United States in 2008, becoming the first African-American commander-in-chief. He served two terms as the 44 president of the United States.
With beginnings in government as a U.S. senator representing Illinois, he was elected President of the United States in 2008, becoming the first African-American commander-in-chief. He served two terms as the 44 president of the United States.
Frank H. Wu (Article 2017) How Do Asian Americans Advocate for Equality...
A law professor and author, Wu currently serves as a Distinguished Professor at UC Hastings. He previously served as Chancellor & Dean,. In 2013, the National Jurist ranked Wu as the most influential dean in legal education and the third in the nation among legal educators and advocates influencing the ongoing debate about legal education.
A law professor and author, Wu currently serves as a Distinguished Professor at UC Hastings. He previously served as Chancellor & Dean,. In 2013, the National Jurist ranked Wu as the most influential dean in legal education and the third in the nation among legal educators and advocates influencing the ongoing debate about legal education.
Jorge Ramos (Speech 2018) I Don't Want to be Your Friend
Writer, journalist and anchor for Spanish and English news syndicates. He's received numerous awards, including the Walter Cronkite award for excellence in political journalism. An immigrant from Mexico, he has been called "the voice of the voiceless" for other immigrants, like him.
Writer, journalist and anchor for Spanish and English news syndicates. He's received numerous awards, including the Walter Cronkite award for excellence in political journalism. An immigrant from Mexico, he has been called "the voice of the voiceless" for other immigrants, like him.
W.E.B. Du Bois (Speech 1934) A Negro Nation Within a Nation
One of the most important African-American activists during the early 1900's. The first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University, he co-founded the NAACP and supported Pan-Africanism.
One of the most important African-American activists during the early 1900's. The first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University, he co-founded the NAACP and supported Pan-Africanism.
Celeste Ng (Essays 2016) Giving Thanks is a Political Act and other stories
An award winning Asian American writer, she graduated from Harvard University and received her MFA from the University of Michigan. Her essays have been published in various publications. The link also include other articles and social media posts by Ng.
An award winning Asian American writer, she graduated from Harvard University and received her MFA from the University of Michigan. Her essays have been published in various publications. The link also include other articles and social media posts by Ng.
Various Artists (Lyrics/Speech/Wordplay) Hip Hop Archive at Harvard
A collection of performing artists highlighting elements of hip-hop and the window it provides into community, culture and life experiences, via rapping, MCing, lyrics, the poetry and rhyming, b-boy, b-girl dance, and graffiti art. Under the Artists tab, selected musicians, including Lauryn Hill, 2Pac, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, MC Lyte, Wu Tang Clan, and Nas, and their lyrics are showcased by theme.
A collection of performing artists highlighting elements of hip-hop and the window it provides into community, culture and life experiences, via rapping, MCing, lyrics, the poetry and rhyming, b-boy, b-girl dance, and graffiti art. Under the Artists tab, selected musicians, including Lauryn Hill, 2Pac, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, MC Lyte, Wu Tang Clan, and Nas, and their lyrics are showcased by theme.