Peace Movements
During the mid-twentieth century, this US centered movement focused on eliminating legalized systemic racism and discrimination.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
Baptist minister from Georgia, often considered the leader of the US Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968. Author of the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)?
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Who is Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)?
We are the world
We are the children
What is "We Are The World"?
This movement, lead by notable figures such as Susan B. Anthony, advocated for the right of women to vote in the US.
What is the US Suffrage Movement?
The primary author and promoter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, often called "The First Lady Of The World"
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
Sayin, Give thanks and praise to the Lord
And I will feel Alright
What is "One Love / People Get Ready"?
Beginning in the mid 1950s, this movement advocated for water and air safety, nuclear non-proliferation. Eventually, this movement lead to the establishment of the EPA.
What is the Environmental Movement?
Often considered the leader of the anti-colonial movement in India. Best known for promoting absolute non-violent protest, and matters such as equality of class, religion, and race.
Who is (Mahatma) Gandhi?
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole Earth
Who is Baha'u'llah?
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
The voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
What is "This Land is Your Land"?
What is the Velvet Revolution?
Founder of the 7th largest religion in the world. Known for promoting peace, unity, and universal justice amongst all mankind. Often called "The Prince of Peace"
Who is Baha'u'llah?
Peace Begins With A Smile
Who is Mother Theresa?
Imagine all the people, livin' in Peace
What is "Imagine"?
A broad anti-authoritarian movement, starting in the early 1980s in Polish People's Republic with civil-disobedience. Often credited with broadening workers rights, and being the large scale catalyst for the end of Communist rule in Poland.
What is Solidarity (Independent Self Governing Trade Union "Solidarity")?
Currently serving as the fourteenth Dalai Lama, known for promoting universal peace, non-violence, religious harmony, and democracy.
Who is Tenzin Gyatso?
Lord, make me an instrument for my peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
Its the hammer of justice, its the bell of freedom
Its a song about love between my brothers and my sisters
What is "If I Had A Hammer"?