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Frederick Douglas
The story of Frederick Douglas plainly demonstrates the power of knowledge. As a child he was perplexed by slavery, about how one group...


Nina Simone
From a young age Nina Simone burned to show the world her elite piano skills. She dreamed that people would finally respect her and that...


Palden Gyatso
Protest against tyranny can take many forms. The life of Tibetan Monk Palden Gyatso exemplifies the determination and endurance needed to...


Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison’s grasp on the complexities of social life in the United States can help lead us to clarity and justice. She wrote...
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