Cover Stories
Project ChildSafe Could Benefit Black Teens And Other Minorities
Countless children are exposed to a variety of firearms in the home, and these weapons cause a majority of the teen homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths. But black teens, black families and other minorities seem to be affected the most.
Philanthropic Giving: A Holiday Or Day To Day Gift To Those Less Fortunate
While philanthropic giving is important any time of the year, during the holiday season it often comes to the forefront of people’s minds. Indeed, many charities look for donations during the holiday season, and every cause has an organization with a philanthropic arm looking for help.
While most organizations seek specific types of help, it might be a good idea to determine your goals for the year and what type of group that particularly pulls at your heartstrings.
Beyond October: Battling Breast Cancer Differs For Different Ethnic Groups, Socio-Economic Classes
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a respected organization that significantly contributes to finding a cure for breast cancer states, “Race is not considered a factor that might increase a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer.”
Race Relations Realized: Diversity And Inclusion In Corporate America
Diversity and inclusion are two words often used in press releases and mission statements in corporate America, but some companies in the United States implement them in everyday operation. Although leaders in diversity for various reasons, these companies all add up to a better future for everyone.
Even Sports Do Not Escape The Scourge Of Racism
Whether an athlete or an admirer, sports are a staple of American life. Strength, speed, agility, balance, and all the other countless athletic skills necessary in all sporting activities have historically intrigued and brought people together to gaze upon extraordinary athletic ability. From early cave dwellers to the Ancient Greeks’ extremely organized Olympic Games, sports date back as far as the history of humankind.
Latch Key Kids Of All Colors: Rarely Discussed But 13 Million Strong
Rarely do you hear about the issue of latch key kids any more. Whether it is because the media is busy with other topics or the subject is so common, it continues to be a widespread phenomenon.
Domestic Violence Impacts All Races And Ethnicities
In restrooms, a reminder, a piece of laminated paper that is attached to stall doors, illustrating warning signs and ways to get help for abusive relationships. This is not an advertisement for lunch specials at a local restaurant, discounts at a gym down the road, or the latest trends at a clothing store. This notification is a solemn reminder of domestic abuse. Most people can unfortunately relate to the bathroom stall public service announcement on domestic violence because they or someone they know suffered from an abusive relationship.
Regulation Does Not Equal Safety - Dispelling The Myths Of Gun Violence
In the wake of the January shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, gun control advocates began loudly calling for stricter gun control laws. These advocates say that tougher gun control laws help prevent further violence.
This might occur in an ideal utopian society, but gun control advocates overlook one very basic premise. Criminals, by definition, are people who do not obey laws. Therefore, by making it tougher for the average person to purchase guns, some law-abiding citizens cannot protect themselves and their families from the criminals.
Distinct Human Features: A Brush Stroke From Nature
There is no greater link between humans and animals than through a human’s unique physical attributes chiseled by the globe’s diverse climates. The desert, plains, and rain forest encouraged human adaptation physically and physiologically. From continent to continent and region to region, the climate designed dynamic differences that are as beautiful as they are distinct.
Congressman John Lewis Receives The Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Editors Note: President Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Congressman John Lewis of Alabama, and 14 other Americans who have made invaluable contributions. USARiseUp congratulates all the recipients for their life-long work to improve humanity. USARiseUp is especially pleased to bring to the forefront once again, the April 2010 cover article about Congressman John Lewis as he receives this most prestigious honor.
