March 1 is a day to stand out.
The United States is in a pivotal moment in history — one that will be analyzed for generations to come. It will define how this society is remembered and what it stood for. And, frankly, right now is the perfect time to actually show what it is the majority of the country stands for: love and acceptance.
Here's a good place to start.
March 1 is a day to unite around everyone’s right to live a life of dignity. No matter a person's gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic orientation — you name it — everyone should be accepted for who they are.
There are a million ways to contribute to a world without discrimination. Here are 19 ideas to get you going:
These signs were first created and posted by the Immanuel Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They were such a hit that they've been spreading all across the internet and the country. Let's keep it up!
Image via Immanuel Mennonite Church.
At a Human Library, people volunteer to become "books" and make their experiences open and available, usually on issues that people tend to struggle discussing. "Readers" are encouraged to ask questions freely, and they'll get honest answers in return. Find out if there are any in your area — or how to start one of your own!
Image via the Human Library Organization, used with permission.
Volunteer Match makes it fast and easy.
Image via YWCA.
This pen pal program is bridging the rural-urban divide one letter at a time. The initiative brings together school-age kids and pairs them with a different culture in a different part of the country. Great for classrooms, but anyone can join!
Image via Morgan Shoaff/Upworthy.
Image via Michael Calcagno/Upworthy.
The Instagram-based project is just one part of the Disability Visibility Project's work in building an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability stories and culture.
"You Don't Say" is a campaign at Duke University to encourage people to think before they speak. It's something we could all benefit from.
Image via You Don't Say Duke.
Image via You Don't Say Duke.
Image via The Stigma Project.
A fresh coat of paint can make a big statement.
Image via Bethany Johnson/Facebook.
Go back in time to see the struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of LGBT men and women, who helped to pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. civil rights movement. We wouldn't be where we are today without them.
Image via Maeril/Tumblr, used with permission.
Thanks, Countable.us!
Image via The Girl Effect.
This simple guide is so helpful.
Image via iStock.
Something to think about. h/t Girls' Globe
Posted by Morgan Shoaff on Thursday, February 13, 2014
You can help direct the future you want. Make sure your representatives represent YOU.
Right now, only 4 in 10 countries have equal numbers of boys and girls going to secondary school, according to the World Health Organization. It also reports that 75 countries still have laws that criminalize same-sex relations. And this year alone, 15 million girls will have married before turning 18. None of that moves our world forward — it only holds it back.
Whether it's at home, in school, at work, in the doctor's office, or in any public space, we all play a part in showing that this country and world are for everyone. It's time to speak up.
Watch the full trailer for ABC's "When We Rise," which begins Feb. 27 at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central.
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