Category Archives: Human Rights

Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, 1/15/18

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I have posted a link to his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” probably the most instructive and critical piece he wrote during his lifetime.  It was written in response to criticism by the Protestant religious community to his activities in the city in the spring 1963. Letter_Birmingham_Jail

Visiting Robben Island and Meeting Itumeleng Makwela

For the past several weeks, my family and I have been traveling in southern Africa.  We went there to visit our son who is serving in the Peace Corps in Namibia.  During our time we visited not only Namibia, but Zambia (going to Victoria Falls), and South Africa.  Most of our South Africa travels wereContinueContinue reading “Visiting Robben Island and Meeting Itumeleng Makwela”

Featured Peacebuilding Group: Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education, Inc.

For the last Featured Peacebuilding Group of 2017, I’d like to feature the Forage Center. Established in 2015, we offer experiential-based opportunities for students and professionals to build their humanitarian and peacebuilding awareness and skills. If you are looking to make an year-end contribution to a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation, consider us.  You can donate here.ContinueContinue reading “Featured Peacebuilding Group: Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education, Inc.”