Author: tshepard

Tranformative Activism with Raquel Willis

Season 2 Episode 2 of Rights Not Reserved In this episode, we discuss activism with Raquel Willis. Raquel is an activist and a National Organizer at the Transgender Law Center.

Silencing the Shame with Shanti Das

Season 2 Episode 1 of Rights Not Reserved We open up season two discussing mental health and the stigmas that often comes from dealing with those issues with Shanti Das.

Rights Not Reserved Episode 15: 2017 Wrap-Up

Erin and Catherine talk about their favorite moments from 2017 and their goals for Rights Not Reserved in 2018. Also, hear from other Center for Civil and Human Rights staff

Rights Not Reserved Episode 14: Taking a Stand, Taking a Knee

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1515695033428{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our first episode of the new year is a discussion with sports journalist Jemele Hill, 1968 Olympian Dr. Tommie Smith, Ex-army Green Beret and NFL Player Nate

Sunday Funday

I want to take a step back and appreciate all my blessings thus far. I am a paid intern at one of the best places I have worked, so far.

Master of My Fate

I knew exactly what I wanted to talk about for the 3rd installment of Standing Room Only: hunger and homelessness. The topic made me hesitate because of my lack of

How to be Black

Being a Black woman comes with many different perspectives and hardships, but I  never knew I would understand the feeling of pride. This disconnect with issues within the Black community

The Detour and My Foundation

Torrie Shepard is the Marketing and Communications intern at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights.  Standing Room Only is a weekly blog series that follows Torrie’s journey from

The Mustard Seed

Torrie Shepard is the Marketing and Communications intern at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights.  Standing Room Only is a weekly blog series that follows Torrie’s journey from