January 15, 2024, is a holiday in the United States, honoring civil rights champion, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His courage, charisma, and leadership helped him lead the civil rights movement for racial equality, in the 1960s, in the United States. MLK was born on January 15, 1929. He was murdered on April 4, 1968. … More Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Peace is an act of faith. Peace is a choice. Peace in my heart comes when I accept this moment as it is, forget the past and do not think about the future. World-peace starts with me and it must continue moving around.(LFP. Sunday, November 15, 2020. San Francisco, California.)
Despite of a few hateful, ignorant and arrogant groups of people, closed-minded to the contributions of immigrants of all types and perhaps fearful of real competition, the United States of America –the country I love, the country I call home too, continues as the land of opportunities. A place where we can fight for our … More Happy 4th of July!.
In the United States, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, every third Monday in January. Dr. King was a civil rights leader who promoted nonviolent activism, and not only successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law, but he created change at a deeper level, in favor of just treatment to African Americans … More Martin Luther King’s Day
By Lupita Peimbert (Paris) – The Forum for New Diplomacy presented a conversation with prosecutor Fatou Bensouda of the International Criminal Court. The event was hosted by the International Herald Tribune, and the Academie Diplomatique Internationale, and facilitated by journalist Marlise Simons, on Tuesday, March 20. With jurisdiction in more than 120 countries, Bensouda’s leadership … More Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda: Justice and accountability are key to peace
At the Metro Station.
Photos and text by Lupita Peimbert It was a cold night, early January in Paris, France. As usual, Metro Chátelet was full of people coming and going. As usual, in the underground alleys that take you to the platforms for boarding the trains, a group of musicians delighted the audience with classical music. The violin, … More At the Metro Station
“Western society has highlighted the importance of material wealth and external accomplishment over spiritual growth and emotional well-being, losing track of what really makes people happy: freedom, fulfilling relationships, and creativity.” -Catriona MacGregor, author of Partnering With Nature.
Today we celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Like millions of others I was not born in the United States but I call it home, after 22 years living here. I am now a US Citizen and feel … More Happy 4th of July!
Uninspired and Punched – La Mía Culpa? by Lupita Peimbert I felt punches in my stomach while leaving the traffic courtroom this morning; immediately drove to Starbucks hopping a Soy Latte and a hot Panini will diminish the anguish I felt, and my stomach absorbed. Whether you believe in metaphysics or not, the Judge directed … More Uninspired and punched at Traffic Court
Celebrating human rights leader and farmworkers heroe Cesar Chavez.
