Sentences with phrase «for race equality»

Not exact matches

«For us, the question of immigration is a question about race, and it is also a question about real equality in this country.»

Local Unit Lead for NAACP in Northern California with a mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race - based discrimination.

My concern is that we work together to form theories that help to make manifest the unity of the human race, shape ideas that unify, and mold actions that are in turn compassionate and provide equality for all.

To establish modern republican democracy the way our Founders did means to enter into a perpetual race against the triumph of crude, but home - grown, democratic mindsets (see Republic book VIII, or Tocqueville's discussions of a «desire for equality» throughout Democracy in America), and a perpetual multi-sided persuasion - battle against a host of more sophisticated but nonetheless errant democratic mindsets built upon the cruder ones.

Religion News Service: Obama extols a biblical vision of equality for all in second inaugural A presidential inauguration is by tradition the grandest ritual of America's civil religion, but President Obama took the oath of office on Monday (Jan. 21) in a ceremony that was explicit in joining theology to the nation's destiny and setting out a biblical vision of equality that includes race, gender, class, and, most controversially, sexual orientation.

Typically, supporters of our equality regime, which gives rise to these scenarios, will argue that employees who refused to conduct services for those of a particular race would be similarly disciplined for their racism.

The dominant races feel threatened by the attempt of the subordinate ones to gain equality, and hence are driven to seek still further grounds for discriminating against them.

Soviet Russia is the nearest approach to the realization of the Christian intention that the world has yet seen, for the intention of a universal community based on equality and freedom, overriding differences of nationality, race, sex, and «religion,» is its explicit and conscious purpose.18

You might have fun saying that the problem here is that «things didn't go my way», but my way is equality under the law for everyone regardless of race, creed, disability, etc..

In fact, social conservatives in the USA, led by Christian conservatives, have fought or disagreed with religious diversity, religious equality, abolition of slavery, Suffrage, desegregation, integrating the armed forces, Brown v Board of Education, mixed race marriages, respect and equality for Jews (not in MY country club!)

In this latter, we are concerned with the fundamental rights of the human person for freedom and equality irrespective of gender, language, culture, race, caste, creed or anything else.

In spite of much that still needs to be done, we had better rejoice and be thankful, not only for more comfortable living with the vast range of things technology has produced, but for more recognition of race and sex equality and advances toward implementation of these principles; better education; better health; minimum wage, unemployment and social security provisions; and a large network of social agencies that we sometimes fume at as being bureaucratic and expensive but which few of us would want to see abolished.

As was suggested earlier, those born near the turn of the century have seen within it amazing advances — not only in science, technology, and increased knowledge, but in the conquest of disease with the prolongation of life, an increase in the recognition of race and sex equality with accompanying legal steps; manifold ministries of welfare to the poor, the young, and the elderly; a growing concern for civil rights in many of its facets.

The second is the principle which defines the idea of fatherland or nation in the most tolerant and human sense, a principle which guarantees equality of rights and national duties for those of all races, colors, languages, and ideologies existing in the country.

«They are keenly aware of the need for social and economic justice, the stewardship of creation, and equality of opportunity; they are equally aware of the need for a society free from any form of prejudice rooted in anything which is part of the individual identity, gender, race, origin, religion or orientation of anyone.»

No greater charter of race equality need be cited than that found in Ephesians, «For he is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility» (2:14).

Lisa Sharon Harper @lisasharper An executive for a non-profit and columnist, Harper brings a deeply biblical perspective on race and equality.

Angela Rayner's clumsy interview blamed a race and equality agenda for failing white working class boys - but it's government, not minorities, who are to blame

«This race will be a choice between a community advocate who stands for ethics reform in government, supporting small businesses and middle class workers, and equality for all people, or a out of touch 1 % er who represents big business, back door politics as usual, and the conservative agenda,» Small said.

Just as Senator McDonald stood with the LGBT community in voting for marriage equality last summer, today we stand with him as he makes the difficult decision to leave the race for the 43rd Senate seat.

«At the same time, as the state's highest ranking elected woman and the Chair of the Commission celebrating this historic occasion, I am inspired by the next generation of young women who will carry the torch and fulfill our vision of equality and create a culture of respect and inclusion for all women, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender at birth, or sexual orientation.»

Please see below for details of a one - day conference to discuss a new Liberal Democrat approach to race equality.

«For my part, I will spend the next 27 days continuing to spread the word about the clear choice facing voters in this race — between my progressive plan for better healthcare and high - paying jobs in Queens, and Peter Vallone's extreme Conservative Party - backed views on core issues like women's healthcare and marriage equality,» she addFor my part, I will spend the next 27 days continuing to spread the word about the clear choice facing voters in this race — between my progressive plan for better healthcare and high - paying jobs in Queens, and Peter Vallone's extreme Conservative Party - backed views on core issues like women's healthcare and marriage equality,» she addfor better healthcare and high - paying jobs in Queens, and Peter Vallone's extreme Conservative Party - backed views on core issues like women's healthcare and marriage equality,» she added.

We've had race equality laws in Britain for five decades yet there is still racism, so minority communities can't afford to assume that equal rights will solve all their problems.

Dave Denenberg is the only candidate in this race who will fight for lower taxes, women's equality and a real minimum wage increase, and nobody will fight harder than Dave Denenberg.»

The facts are that I am the only candidate in this race who supports full equality for women, and that Jack Martins and his Republican colleagues killed Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Act not once but twice.

«This race will be a choice between a community advocate who stands up for middle class workers and equality for all people, or an out of touch 1 % er who represents big business and the erosion of the working class,» Small said in a statement.

Mr Corbyn also faced criticism for handing a peerage to race equality campaigner Martha Osamor after it emerged she had defended Labour activists suspended from the party over alleged anti-Semitism.

MADISON, Wis. (AP)-- Longtime Democratic Madison Mayor Paul Soglin joined the race for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday, immediately tying Republican Gov. Scott Walker with President Donald Trump and attacking both of them as violating and undermining American principles of fairness and equality.

In the 1940s,»50s and»60s, when race relations were considered poor, and legislation like the Race Relations Acts of 1965 and»68 were passed, one could see there was some logic in ensuring government adhered to the principle of racial equality it had legislated race relations were considered poor, and legislation like the Race Relations Acts of 1965 and»68 were passed, one could see there was some logic in ensuring government adhered to the principle of racial equality it had legislated Race Relations Acts of 1965 and»68 were passed, one could see there was some logic in ensuring government adhered to the principle of racial equality it had legislated for.

Following the issue of the Race Relations Amendment Act in 2000, universities in the United Kingdom are required to design policies for racial equality and monitor their progress.

Each reporter was to follow a common format covering the science content in his or her national curriculum, the local and national politics of how it is delivered, the recommendations of how it is to be taught, the kind of informal education provided by museums and science centres, the training and status of science teachers and equality of opportunity for all pupils — including race, immigrant group and handicap.

In pursuit of that environment, the AAS is committed to the philosophy of equality of opportunity and treatment for all members, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, veteran status, or any other reason not related to scientific merit.

Described on their blog as an «online training for yogis willing to talk about race, equality and oppression with honesty and mindfulness,» the syllabus looks very interesting:

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Another important detail I have to mention is that EliteSingles caters for all races, religions, ages, there are no limits whatsoever, equality is the key to finding love.

Additionally, her advocacy for race and gender equality has made her a powerful force in the fight for change.

It manages to blend the American Space race of the 60s with the development of the Computer age, with the fight for race & sexual equality in America.

The film details how women from all walks of life confronted such issues as race and sexual preference as the fought for the equality they so richly deserved.

Framing the unfinished work as a radical narration about race in America, Peck matches Baldwin's lyrical rhetoric with rich archival footage of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and connects these historical struggles for justice and equality to the present - day movements that have taken shape in response to the killings of young African - American men including Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Mike Brown, and Amir Brooks.

The progressive, abolitionist Republicans, guided by Thaddeus Stevens (a scene - stealing Tommy Lee Jones), see it as the first step toward true equality for an entire race.

Resources for Multicultural Classrooms (Teaching Tolerance): Produced by The Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance's classroom resources page offers free lesson plans for exploring topics like race and ethnicity, gender equality, and sexual orientation with students.

After graduation, she launched The Disruptive Equity Education Project (DEEP), a hybrid nonprofit / for profit organization, focused on building collaborative teams to tackle the complexities of race, equity, and equality.

Liberals are moved by equality, by gap closing, by issues of race, gender, discrimination and civil rights, and by considerations of fairness — for groups, for individuals, for both children and educators.

Promoting tolerance, freedom, and equality for all people regardless of race, sex, orientation, national origin, handicap, etc... except for white, straight, cisgendered males.

Black History Month provides a wonderful opportunity for educators to teach their students about the pivotal role black Americans have played in U.S. history, and to help students recognize the importance of social, political, and economic equality as it applies to race.

He is a mentor for the Black Leadership Initiative Mentoring Scheme and a recipient of the Network of Black Managers» Award for leadership in race equality in FE.

The survey, for the National Union of Teachers (NUT) by race equality think tank Runnymede Trust, found a third (32 per cent) of male and 27 per cent of female teachers did not feel staff were comfortable talking about race or sexism.

Gender, race, and power have long formed a triumvirate in American culture, but the contested politics of the present day haven't been seen since the protests for racial and gender equality of the1960s and 1970s.

Organized by the Minnesota Chapter of Women's Caucus for Art (WCAMN), the show imparts how feminism's legacy influences contemporary perceptions of gender, sexuality, race, equality and empowerment.