International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2020
On October 17, 1987, more than 100,000 people assembled at the Trocadéro in Paris, France. The group wanted to draw attention to the number of fellow humans suffering because of poverty, violence, and hunger. The gathering became an annual tradition, with the goal of...Why “Niceness” Will Not Do
The Random Acts writing team is tackling some tough issues. Today, we want to make an important distinction between niceness and kindness.
Hiring Bias: What’s in a name?
What’s In A Name Behind every name is a unique story. The world is full of nicknames, legal names, matronymic names, chosen names, and more. A name may have been passed down for generations or may translate to “bringer of happiness.” But, what if your name was...Legacy of War Foundation: Statement from Giles Duley
We at Random Acts are always proud and inspired by the work done by Giles Duley and the Legacy of War Foundation. Below is an excerpt on their statement: As CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, I hope to learn from my colleagues and communities, so we can do more to...From the First Brick at Stonewall to Current Marches: How Trans BIPOC Shape (and are left out of) the Fight Against Police Brutality
Now, as during the Stonewall Riots, BIPOC transgender and gender nonconforming people are more at risk for police brutality, yet are often overlooked by the mainstream conversation. Now is our time to make the decision to make a change.