“Human Progress” …

is neither automatic nor inevitable even a superficial look at history reveals that no social advance rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals without persistent effort, time itself becomes an ally of the insurgent and primitive forces of irrational emotionalism and social destruction.

“This is no time for apathy or complacency … This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”
– MLK Jr.

American opera singer

Marilyn Horne, in full Marilyn Bernice Horne, (born Jan. 16, 1934, Bradford, Pa., U.S.), American mezzo-soprano noted for the seamless quality and exceptional range and flexibility of her voice, especially in coloratura roles by Gioacchino Rossini and George Frideric Handel. She was also instrumental in reviving interest in their lesser-known operas.