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Human Rights Collection (#12)

"Champions of Equality: Tracing the Journey of Human Rights" In this captivating photograph from November 1949, we witness Anna Eleanor Roosevelt




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"Champions of Equality: Tracing the Journey of Human Rights" In this captivating photograph from November 1949, we witness Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, an influential figure in American history and wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, holding a Universal Declaration poster at Lake Success, New York. Her determined gaze reflects her unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights and dignity of every individual. Traveling back in time to May 3rd, 1913, we find ourselves amidst the Suffragette Parade through the bustling streets of New York City. Women proudly march together with banners held high as they demand their right to vote – a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality. A glimpse into history takes us even further back to 1908 when an English suffragette feminist newspaper was published. This publication served as a powerful platform for women's voices during a time when their opinions were often marginalized or silenced. The year is now 1863; uncertainty looms over America during its darkest hour. In "Waiting for the Hour, " an artwork created by unknown hands but attributed to William Tolman Carlton, we see individuals eagerly anticipating change and liberation from oppression – perhaps mirroring our longing for human rights today. Fast forward another century to 1823 when copper etchings immortalized the Declaration of Independence of the United States in all its revolutionary glory. These words laid down principles that would shape not only America but also inspire countless movements worldwide fighting against injustice and inequality. Turning our attention towards Radical Members of South Carolina Legislature captured in an image from 1868 by an anonymous creator, we witness brave individuals who dared challenge societal norms and work towards dismantling systemic discrimination – paving the way for future generations' pursuit of equal rights. Shifting gears momentarily to more recent times brings us face-to-face with Raymond Thomas Inquest Presser photographs repeated four times consecutively - reminding us that they can an ongoing battle that requires constant vigilance and unwavering dedication.