social justice

Provides an account of the "Scottsboro Boys" case in which nine African-American teenagers were accused of raping two white women on a train in 1931, detailing their alleged crimes, exploring the social significance of the case, and discussing the two landmark U.S. Supreme Court rulings that resulted from the trials.

A collection of essays by Howard Zinn which reflect on theset of beliefs guardians of American culture consider sacrosanct and the effect those beliefs have on people's capacity to think independently.

Presents Dr. King's writings on global human rights and liberation.

Examines four decades of the civil rights movement and how spiritual vision has been a vital element in the quest for social justice. Covers the racial reconciliation movement in American cities and the intentional communities founded by church groups. Profiles faith-based social justice initiatives and how they compare to Christian activism.

Observers present differing views on issues of economic and social justice in the United States, focusing especially on the question of just treatment of minorities and women.

Features celebrities who have made commitments to helping others by contributing their time, money, and names to a variety of causes working to counter the inequities of today's changing economy.

Describes how industries and politicians target communities that cannot effectively fight back as sites for toxic dumps.

Ian is too busy pursuing his passion for social justice to be concerned about the issue of new school uniforms until he realizes the two issues might be related.