0 Honoring Those Who Gave So Much

Black History Month was started in 1915, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to help heighten awareness of the role of African Americans in shaping history. He chose February for this historical focus because both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were born this month. Let’s take a brief look at the history of some of the achievements Dr. Woodson wanted us to remember always.

The civil rights movement gathered steam through the twentieth century, culminating in three watershed moments in the mid-1950’s: when the U.S. Supreme Court declared school segregation unconstitutional in the historic Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka decision; when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to move to the back of the bus; and when the battle raged about desegregation in the Little Rock High School.

In the 1960’s, African Americans began staging non-violent protests across the nation. From sit-in’s to Freedom Rides, to the electrifying leadership of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights movement attracted worldwide attention and gained momentum. The non-violence was repeatedly shattered during the same decade by church bombings, the assassination of Medgar Evers and Malcolm X, the disappearance and murder of civil rights workers in Mississippi, and riots across the nation.

In 1963, the iconic March on Washington occurred. Leaders from across the United States, including many from the NAACP, brought together hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life to fill the National Mall. It was there that Reverend King gave his historic “I Have A Dream” speech. Two years later, in 1965, civil rights activists peacefully began to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to call for voting rights. They were brutally attacked by state and local lawmen with billy clubs and tear gas on the day they set out, March 7, a day ever afterward known as Bloody Sunday. Two days later, Reverend King led the marchers again after he and other civil rights leaders asked for court protection. Federal District Court Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. ruled that the marchers had a right to protest and the march was completed by thousands of demonstrators. Later that same year, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

As people battled for their rights in the streets of America, African American political candidates were = fighting for recognition. A breakthrough happened in 1967, when Thurgood Marshall was named the first black judge to serve on the Supreme Court. That same year, Carl Strokes of Cleveland and Richard Hatcher were elected the first African American mayors of major U.S. cities.

Tragedy struck on April 4, 1968 when Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray was later convicted of killing King and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday.

While much has been done to further the civil rights cause by past and current leaders, including Jesse Jackson and Reverend Al Sharpton, much still needs to be done. In this last week of Black History Month, take time to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have come before us, but don’t stop there. Consider your role in extending civil rights to all Americans and take action. It’s not enough to remember past sacrifices; now is the time to stand up and fight for justice. The story is far from over—how will you contribute to it today?

0 The 16th Amendment!

Today we are going to discuss the 16th amendment.

This is a totally unconstitutional amendment.

I am not talking about whether it was properly ratified, though there is some doubt as to that point.

The 16th amendment is at cross purposes with amendments 4, which guarantees the sovereign freedom from search and seizure.

The 16th amendment is also at cross purposes with amendment 9, which guarantees freedom from the denial of rights guaranteed by the constitution.

One could make other arguments, but the people need none. The 16th amendment is poorly written, unfairly implemented, and a traitorous article.

Traitorous. And the people who wrote that article should be tried for treason, as should any citizens who seek to implement the 16th amendment.

0 The Dangers That Carbon Water Filter Technologies Save You From Every Day

The process of cleaning water is accomplished by using activated carbon to absorb and trap any contaminants that may be present. This is useful because carbon is extremely porous and this quality allows it to be an effective trap for chemicals and impurities that do not belong in drinking water.

Using at home filtration systems will provide the user with a clean supply of tap water that does not include any imperfections. These systems are very inexpensive and they are very safe to use. They come in various sizes and there is one that will fit every need possible.

It can be quite unnerving to think that there can be as many as one hundred man made chemicals present in our drinking water. Some of these chemicals such as pesticides and solvents are dangerous in large quantities. It is a good idea to remove them altogether by using a water filtration system.

0 The Final Countdown - Health Care Reform Passed

After four decades of howling on the floors of the Capitol, the long due health care reform bill has been passed with 219 - 212 votes. A bill that will shape the whole nation, the people who have no coverage at all, health workers on medical scrubs, and most importantly the insurers. Not surprisingly though, the votes were all from the Democratic side of the chamber. The Republicans maintained their position on the bill and even emphasized grueling pitches as the bill is being debated on the floor.
Yet, the passage still moved so swiftly albeit roughly that the White House is now cleaning the President's desk and preparing a new good pen for the bill's final signature of approval from the Chief Executive. Many speculated that the votes will be in favor of the President to the point that even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's smiles are given meaning by the media.

0 Republic Day Of India – A Day That Rekindles Patriotism And Humanity

Although India gained its independence in the year 1947, it did not have a permanent constitution and was devoid of political powers and authorities. Later on, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution for India under the chairmanship of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. On November 4, 1947, the drafted document was submitted and after many debates, negotiations, and modifications the document was approved and signed by all the members of the Assembly on January 24, 1950. Two days after that on January 26, 1950, the constitution of India came into effect. Eventually, the political powers were taken away from the British and India became a ‘Republic’.