'Chime For Change' Charity Concert Lights Up London

A charity concert hosted by Chime for Change on June 1st lit up London, England as many tuned in to watch as women's issues were put front and center stage. Performances by Ellie Goulding, John Legend, Blake Lively, Beyonce, & more was a highlight of the show.

Chime for Change says on their website the charity show "promotes education, health, and justice for women everywhere."

Photo courtesy of: celebrityredcarpet.co.uk

Tags: charity concert, London, Chime for Change, women's issues, education, justice, Ellie Goulding, Beyonce, Rita Ora

Unrest Spreads Across Turkey, Over 2,000 Arrested

Wsj.com is reporting that the protests in Turkey have worsened over the course of 4 days with over 2,000 people being arrested over the weekend. The website is reporting that the protests spread after being initiated by a clash between police and citizens over construction in Instanbul Park.

With over 80 people already injured, hopefully this situation doesn't get any worse.

Photo courtesy of: islamicinvitationturkey.com

Tags: Istanbul,Turkey, protests, unrest, social policy, Instanbul Park

Race For Humanity Blog To Relaunch--Monday, June 3rd

The Race For Humanity's blog will be back up and running Monday, June 3rd. I've gathered a great deal of inspiration from various sources to bring the most discussed, diverse topics to the blog for you to read.  Looking forward to reading your comments on the blog posts, your emails, and your general suggestions for the blog. See you June 3rd!


If you have certain topics that you would like to hear more about, or for general inquiries, email: theraceforhumanity@gmail.com

Photo courtesy of: justice4thejustified.blogspot.com



Tags: Human rights, Social justice, International, Peace and conflict, World news, Society, Pakistan, Israel, Syria, Russia

1 Million Documents: Why Julian Assange Is A Hero

 Julian Assange spoke from the Ecuadorian embassy yesterday and declared that in early 2013 Wikileaks would release one million documents. They are being released to inform the public because they are "documents that affect every country in this world," he proclaimed. He has been inside the embassy in London for six months in fear of being taken into custody under false pretenses. Not only is he risking his freedom in exchange for every single person to become completely aware of what he says are injustices committed by governments, he is risking his life and for that he is a hero.

What do you think of Assange's courage? What do you think the documents will contain?

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2012: Realization of Purpose & Humanity

As we reach the end of the year, we notice every day that things are changing; mostly for the worse. Famine, mass shootings, unemployment, economic collapse, civil war, nuclear war threats, police brutality, homelessness, and natural disasters all mark what we experience every day. While I'm not sure if it is the end of the world, 2012 is a time to become aware of your purpose in life and of your responsibility to help and love others. Edgar Cayce, an early 1900's psychic said you should look at the top four or five things that you are talented at, and therein lies your purpose in life; I agree.

What are you most passionate about? What are your talents? You have a purpose to fulfill in this life; tap into what you are most passionate about.

Two Children Buried Today, Newtown, CT Mourns

Jack Pinto and Noah Pozner are being buried today in Newtown, Connecticut as the town and nation mourns the lives of those lost in the horrific tragedy, the Chicago Tribune is reporting. Both boys were six years old. As the nation questions what could have driven a person to commit such a heinous act, one thing is for certain; we must not forget those who lost their lives that day to such violence.

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An Honor Killing

I touched her long, flowing black hair
We both knew she had but a moment to spare
Fighting to live, fighting for love
Her eyes told a story of exhaust and despair
She had been fighting for rights
That simply weren't there
Sent to death for loving a man
The invisible ropes tied around her
were no more loose than the one placed around her neck
For the last time
She looked out at a culture
that says you're not free
Who would witness this injustice
But refuse to speak
Lost in their tradition
And misconception of honor
Another woman slain
Her cries whistled in the breeze
The plight of these women
Speaks volumes to me
--Jasmine Slater