Gutsy British WWII Hero was a Woman, and a Muslim Princess

In a time of anti-Islamic sentiment in Britain, it is important to remember that in the last century alone, hundreds of thousands of Muslims volunteered to fight for Britain — especially during World Wars I and II — with many sacrificing their lives. 70 years ago marked the death of an especially gutsy and unlikely war hero — a woman who was a Muslim princess.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 October 31 Views

Painting for Peace in Ferguson

While most of the headlines have depicted scenes of unrest and riots, many positive things have been going on in Ferguson. Missouri — stories the national headlines missed. Painting for Peace is one of them.

By John Rowe

20 March 35 Views

Mauritania Fights to End Racism

Since it gained its independence from France in 1960 Mauritania has struggled with ethnic tension between Arab and Afro-Mauritanians, but a new democratically-elected government is trying to heal the pattern of ethnic division.

By Greg Pharo

06 March 35 Views

Abe and his Barbecue Chase Racism From Mississippi Rib Joint

Pat Davis was just 10 years old when two black men came into his father's barbecue joint in the heart of the Mississippi Delta in 1947. A huge fuss ensued, with four racists shouting every name in the book. "My daddy went over to their table and said, 'These are people who want to eat just like you want to eat. You don't bother them. You leave them alone.'

By Jeanne Goddard

07 September 39 Views

Latina Sisters Aimed High, Defying Low Expectations

For the few Latino students living in Lincoln, Nebraska in the 1960's, the school's expectations were low. The high school counselor told Linda Hernandez not to take the SAT or ACT tests because she was Hispanic. Luckily, her brother marched into the school and told the counselors, My sisters will take the test.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 March 29 Views

Southern Baptists Elect 1st Black President

At the end of the day Wednesday, the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention will pass to an African-American pastor for the first time. The nation's largest Protestant denomination voted Tuesday to elect the Rev. Fred Luter Jr. to lead them, an important step for a denomination that was formed on the wrong side of slavery having split with the Baptists over the issue.

By Cindy McDaniel

20 June 41 Views

Racist Protesters in Melbourne Shrink in A Sea of People Supporting Diversity

Racist protesters were shown the door in Melbourne, Australia, after 4000 residents showed up to support diversity.

By J G

18 July 38 Views

Why 100 Black Men In Suits Were Cheering by a School Bus (Awesome)

"Calling All Brothers" had a fantastic turnout at an elementary school, with 100 black men in suits gathering to inspire kids with an important message.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 September 38 Views

Augusta National Golf Club Finally Admits Women Members, After 80 years

For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members. The home of the Masters, under increasing criticism the last decade because of its all-male membership, invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first women members when the club opens for a new season in October.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 August 41 Views

4 College Kids Changed History By Sitting Down, 56 Years Ago Today

Today, on the first day of Black History Month in the US, some pretty savvy college kids made history 56 years ago, by not getting up from a lunch counter.

By Jeanne Goddard

31 January 38 Views

Muslim Mom Wins Prestigious UK Bake-off, Recipe for Race Relations

Nadiya Hussain's victory on a traditional British cooking show has done more for race relations than all the U.K. diversity campaigns put together. (WATCH)

By Jim Stout

20 October 36 Views

Indigenous Athlete is Australian of the Year for Anti-racism, Youth Work

Aboriginal AFL player and anti-racism campaigner Adam Goodes has been named the 2014 Australian of the Year. Goodes, a decorated Sydney football champion, was chosen from a diverse field of nominees that represented the best of scientific, medical, arts and community leaders.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 January 38 Views

First Black Woman in US Coast Guard Honored at 97: She Overcame Racial Violence to Live Exemplary Life

After being the target of terrible racial violence as a young black girl in Oklahoma, Dr. Olivia Hooker went on to fight prejudice throughout her distinguished career as the first African American woman to be accepted into the US Coast Guard (in 1945) and as a psychologist who taught respect for all people.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 February 35 Views

Redemption: Former Aryan Brotherhood Member Begins Family With Black Woman

Steve Sparks is a former white supremacist who denounced his former gang of haters to pursue a relationship with a black woman. To this day, members of the Aryan Brotherhood in Oklahoma have vowed retribution. Sparks simply realized he was tired of hating.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 November 36 Views