As Harry Belafonte was honored with a Honorary Oscar at this years Governors Awards, the activist accepted the honor, while speaking on his past experiences, and future solutions for the continuing social issue of racial injustice. Check out his empowering acceptance speech here.
Activist Group Trying To Lift Ban On Gay Involvement In Boy Scouts
Well, for years, the Boy Scouts Association has had a strict policy of no gay involvment within the scoutshood. This means scouts and troop leaders are not allowed to be [openly] gay. There are certain groups arising that are not happy with this and are hoping they can make a change. Hit the jump to read the details. Gernique N
Shakira To Join Obama Administration
You may familiarize Shakira with her chart-topping, hip-shaking tunes, but her activism in education reform has led her to a new position with the Obama Administration. More details after the jump!! Wendy L.
