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How Much Does Hollywood’s Diversity Debate Resonate With Americans?
by Rebecca Sun A new Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult poll finds that people of color care more about inclusion issues than their white counterparts. One of the highlights of the Jan. 6 Golden Globe Awards was Regina King’s acceptance speech for best supporting actress, wherein she pledged her commitment to gender parity. “In the next two years, everything I…
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International Day Of The Girl 2018: Facts, Quotes To Empower Young Women
Oct. 11 was declared International Day Of The Girl by a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 19, 2011, which recognized the violation of rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The theme of this year’s International Day Of The Girl was “With Her: A Skilled GirlForce.” “On…
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My 6-Year-Old Thinks My Disability Is Boring
By Chloé Cooper Jones I never liked children. This was most true when I was a child myself and was subjected to my peers’ constant curiosity about my body. Being stared at is my oldest, most familiar feeling. I have a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which limits the growth of the lower half…
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70
Let’s stand up for equality, justice and human dignity Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human…