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So Woke We Got Insomnia with the Education Department
Season 2 Episode 6 of Rights Not Reserved The Education Department comes on Rights Not Reserved to drop some knowledge on the history and importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Listen as Nicole and Ted discuss the definition and origin, their insights on rights, and their favorite Civil and Human Rights Icons. The UDHR was established in 1948, shortly after World War II and placed before the United Nations (UN) declaring the inalienable rights of all people around the world and attempting to document the lessons learned from past decades of violence and injustice. The document contains thirty articles, which serve as a set of principles for governments to use to remain accountable for their duty to protect the rights and freedoms of all people. If you’d like to learn more, visit https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/70udhr. If you’d like to learn about Sustainable Development Goals, go here. To find out more about how our education department can assist your needs, go here. Click here to subscribe to Rights Not Reserved. Listen to the episode below:
Women and Anti-Recidivism with Tera Bell and Carla Taylor of Women on the Rise
Season 2 Episode 5 of Rights Not Reserved Women on the Rise gives us insight on life after incarceration and what Atlanta can do to create a more restorative and just community If you would like to get involved with Women on the Rise: http://www.rjactioncenter.org/wor And be sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook: @womenontherise1 @womenontherisega Other institutions to get involved with that deal with Incarcerated Women: National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women & Girls Harriet’s Daughters Racial Justice Action Center Click here to subscribe to Rights Not Reserved. Listen to the episode below:
The Duty to Respond
I’m Brian Tolleson, Interim CEO at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and a proud LGBTQ person…and I guess we can add “Guest Blogger” to that. Yes, it’s just temp job for a former Board member, (maybe the best temp job in the world, in my opinion). But in life, I’m an activist and an entrepreneur who has built and sold media and entertainment businesses. I was a leader of a very small team who launched Logo for MTV Networks, the first ever 24/7 media brand for LGBTQ Americans. And, my business partner from launching Logo and I built and sold the first ever YouTube network for LGBTQ People funded in part by Google Labs. I have made it my personal mission to help give voice to the voiceless for my entire career… and to build businesses that do that. My current venture, Lexicon Strategies, is a communications strategy firm that helps corporations, that have a civic component of their business, generate positive social impact. I’m very proud to be here to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The amazing team here at The Center asked me to share some thoughts about the UDHR and I’m honored to do so. At The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, one of our primary duties is to curate the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection. In fact, we are the only place on planet Earth where the mind of Dr. King, through his personal papers and writings, is rotated in a permanent exhibition of his work open to the public. And that’s really what I want to share with you today, to bring you some words from Dr. King’s vision that in many ways is a realization of the very ideals underpinning the UDHR.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1538662915330{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Let’s look at 3 of the Articles of the UDHR that I personally feel are interwoven into a powerful statement of fundamental protection- Articles 23-25. I call these “The Rights of working Peoples” and their inclusion speaks boldly to our universal values to be a productive society of humans at work, and for us to protect and respect those who serve. Article 23 Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work. Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection. Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests. Article 24 Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay. Article 25 Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. On December 11th, 1964, sixteen years and one day after the adoption of the UDHR, in the Auditorium of the University of Oslo, Dr. King, in his Nobel Lecture, said: Now at this moment, 54 years ago, remember… the 1964 Civil Rights Act was less than 6 months old and the country was in the height of civil turmoil. Selma, and many Southern Cities experiencing intense and unprecedented conflict. Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettis bridge in Selma, still six months in the future. This was a powerful time when the future of our very society was unclear. And at this moment, Dr. King’s brilliant insight was actually…at that time… a new idea in America. Of course, it was contemplated in the UDHR, but Dr. King was one of the first to demand these specific rights in America for everyone. I’m going to digress for one second, because I want to remind you of ways you can experience Dr. King’s works yourself as you pursue your hard work. To constantly remind yourselves that you are part of a long road of sacrifice towards true human dignity in our society. Now, if you happen to be in Oslo, we are proud partners supporting The King Family in an exhibition created by The Nobel Museum which just opened last Friday. And, of course if you are here in Atlanta, I encourage you to visit both The King Center and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights. At The National Center for Civil and Human Rights we currently have on rotation an exhibition King: A Champion for Human Rights, which I think you will find inspirational as you consider the global effect of the UDHR. OK, back to my point. The following are several key excerpts from a press announcement from Dr. King, as President of The Southern Christian Leadership Conference… perhaps one of the earliest suggestions of the coming “Poor People’s Campaign”. This was released on December 4th, 1967, exactly 4 months before his assassination on April 4th, 1968. The entire original of this document is on display at The Center until the end of the year, and I encourage you to visit it. I think you will be amazed at how long this arc is, slowly bending towards justice and only with a true commitment by people like you to help bend it. ( December 4th, 1967.) America is at a crossroads of history, and it is critically important for us, as a nation and a society, to choose a new path and move upon it with resolution and courage. It is impossible to under-estimate the crisis we face in America. The
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights along with Presenting Sponsor Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Officially Announce the 70 Days of UDHR
Atlanta, GA (Wednesday, October 3, 2018) — Anniversaries invite us to reflect on the past and to look forward. This year’s 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) focuses attention on the origins and importance of one of the most important documents for the lives of people around the world. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is commemorating that anniversary with 70 days of activities and observances, with support from Atlanta-based Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA). On October 3, the Center will launch programs, events, and content to culminate with a ceremonial signing of the UDHR on Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2018 –- the day the UDHR was adopted by the U.N. Through the support of Porsche, which is also celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Center is able to provide an extensive range of programs to the public during the 70 days of activities and observances. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the founding document for the modern human rights movement. The document contains 30 articles outlining the basic rights and freedoms that should be shared by all people, in all places, all the time. In 1947, an 18-member drafting committee, chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, was formed by the Commission of Human Rights to continue drafting a document that would detail the fundamental rights of all humans globally. Per the United Nations’ website, “Mrs. Roosevelt was recognized as the driving force for the Declaration’s adoption.” The declaration was adopted by the General Assembly of the U.N. on Dec. 10. 1948. “As a global corporate citizen headquartered in Atlanta, we are honored to support the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and this important anniversary,” said Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO of PCNA. “Porsche Cars North America is committed to the values expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and celebrated by the Center.” PCNA has been in Atlanta since 1998 and actively supports causes including education, the arts, and civil rights. Porsche this year marked the 70th anniversary of its first sports car, which was registered on June 8, 1947, and was looking for new opportunities to give back to the community in a significant way. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights generously offered their collaboration in marking the anniversary of UDHR. Brian Tolleson, Interim CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights explains the importance of the Center’s partnership. “We are thankful for partners like Porsche who help us elevate Human Rights and our mission to ‘Reflect, Inspire, and Transform.’ Through this 70 days of programming, ending with a celebratory signing of the UDHR, Porsche has provided the Center the opportunity to commemorate the importance of this document, help us honor the sanctity of human dignity for every person, and promote International Human Rights Day.” The Center will host a series of events covering multiple civil and human rights topics. Activities include: Human Rights 101, International Day of the Girl, Social Justice Spoken Word, Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday celebration, World Music Day, UDHR Signing, and much more. For more information and a full program schedule please visit www.civilandhumanrights.org/events. About the Center for Civil and Human Rights The Center for Civil and Human Rights in Downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Struggle. The Center features a continuously rotating exhibit from The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, which includes many of Dr. King’s documents and personal items. Visitors will be immersed in experiential exhibits through powerful and authentic stories, historic documents, compelling artifacts, and interactive activities. The Center is a source for ongoing dialogue — hosting educational forums and attracting world-renowned speakers and artists who work on a variety of human rights topics. For more information, visit www.civilandhumanrights.org/70udhr. Join the conversation on civil and human rights on Twitter @Ctr4CHR and Facebook. About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman; Macan and Cayenne; and Panamera. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia since 1998, PCNA is also home to the first Porsche Experience Center in North America featuring a module-based 1.6-mile driver development track, business center, and fine dining restaurant, 356. The company operates a second Porsche Experience Center near Los Angeles. That 53-acre complex features a driver development track with eight educational modules totaling 4.1 miles, a business center, and Restaurant 917. PCNA employs over 300 people who provide parts, service, marketing, and training for 190 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the Porsche brand’s 70-year history of leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. PCNA is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. At the core of this success is Porsche’s proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000-plus motorsport wins to date. Follow us: twitter.com/porsche | facebook.com/porsche For Porsche apps: https://www.porsche.com/usa/apps-and-entertainment/apps/ Media Contact: Shani Drake Director of Marketing National Center for Civil and Human Rights [email protected] (404) 835-4281
Living the Legacy with Former VP of Marketing, Kristie Cain Raymer
Season 2 Episode 4 of Rights Not Reserved “These are the moments that make every day– magical.” – VP of Marketing and Sales, Kristie Cain Raymer We’re sitting down with Kristie and nailing down what The Center has done and will continue to do for Civil and Human Rights. This is also a sad episode, because our lovely co-host Erin will be leaving Rights Not Reserved to go and do more great things for Civil and Human Rights. Click here to subscribe to Rights Not Reserved. Listen to the episode below:
Ending Homelessness with Atlanta Mission CEO, Jim Reese
Season 2 Episode 3 of Rights Not Reserved In this episode, Jim Reese gives us the day-to-day operations at the Atlanta Mission and tips on what we can do to end homelessness in Atlanta. If you would like to get involved and volunteer to the Atlanta Mission: www.atlantamission.org Click here to subscribe to Rights Not Reserved. Listen to the episode below:
Learn Something. See Something. Do Something.
Deborah Richardson is the Executive Director of the International Human Trafficking Institute at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights The International Human Trafficking Institute (IHTI), an initiative of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, launched our three year campaign to reduce Human Trafficking by focusing on decreasing Demand. Human Trafficking is a profitable business because of the demand created by customers who want to rent or purchase a person for labor or sexual exploitation. As convener of the Metro Atlanta Coalition to End Human Trafficking, IHTI is partnering with over 250 entities in the private and public sectors, faith and civic groups, along with public safety units in 5 metro area counties–Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett. Deborah Richardson, a long-time advocate addressing human trafficking, is Executive Director of the International Human Trafficking Institute. As the think-tank of the Civil Rights Movement and home to several global human rights organizations and more than ten Fortune 500 companies, we are uniquely positioned to take on one of the most egregious human rights issues of the 21st century—modern day slavery. We are a community that has always worked collaboratively and intentionally toward righting its wrongs. This is our opportunity to continue this legacy. Businesses and Governments: We will train your employees on human trafficking awareness, provide volunteer opportunities, along with recommendations on anti-human trafficking stipulations for your human resource policies and vendor contracts. Faith congregations, educational institutions, civic and advocacy groups: We will provide training and hands on projects for your members and students. A special thank you to our convening partners:
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. As an advocate for transgender and gender non-conforming people, she works to transform communities into safe spaces where transgender and gender non-conforming people can live their most promising lives. We go over her story and what the fight looks like for transgender and queer rights in America. If you would like to get involved and help transgender and gender non-conforming people, check out these projects: Black LGBTQ Migrant Project Positively Trans Transgender Law Center The LGBTQ+ Guide to Online Safety Click here to subscribe to Rights Not Reserved. Listen to the episode below:
Living the Legacy
To honor the commemoration year and how the Center for Civil and Human Rights is living the legacy, Turner donated this impactful video.