“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin?..."
—Eleanor Roosevelt
Former First Lady, Chairperson of the drafting committee of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Cyrus the Great was the first to provide human rights as codified law, known as the Cyrus Cylinder. After he conquered Babylon in 539 BC, he freed the slaves and he granted the freedom to choose one's religion.
Read MoreIn a survey released on March 17, 2021, Pew Research provided an analysis of survey responses to questions about Americans' views and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJames Armistead Lafayette's story would make a great movie. Born into slavery in New Kent, Virginia around 1760, James received permission from his master, William Armistead, who helped to supply the Continental Army, to enlist with General Marquis de Lafayette's French Allied units.
Read MoreA new Pew Research Survey conducted from February 16-21 among 10,121 American adults shows that the majority of Americans plan on getting the COVID-19 vaccine or already have. The survey revealed that Americans are more positive about trusting the vaccine than three months ago, and believe that getting vaccinated will improve the economy.
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