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I believe that women's rights were being protected and considered more now a days but due to Mr.Donald trumps triumphs against Hillary Clinton i believe there are still some beliefs out there that women are not equal as man.This event proves to us that discrimination against gender are still out there.

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The rights of the LGBTQ community were sought to be cemented but however since President Trump has taken office, that belief has been diluted. The rights of the LGBTQ community were not existent until around 2003 when the Lawrence vs. Texas court cases protected civil liberties to engage in private sexual activity. Their rights to marry were established with the Obergefell vs. Hodges. However the reasoning for the declining hope started when Donald Trump took office and took the LGBTQ page off of the official White House website.

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Ever since history of mankind, it seemed that women were belittled amongst men, especially from immigrants with a foreign background, such as Asians and Europeans. Although, women’s rights have improved in attempt to legislate equal pay for all sexualities for all states, statistics as of 2017 still prove otherwise. Women are paid on average of eighty percent of what men are typically paid. Though women have access to more opportunities, many immigrant origin families still have the traditional mindset, and therefore restrict women for their rights and liberties.

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The LGBTQ community has been discriminated towards throughout history. Until about 2012, when Lawrence v. Texas the right to engage in sexual activities in private. They have also gained the right to marry each other and join the army. But with Trump in office, he has put a ban on LGBTQ members from joining the military.

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The LGBTQ community had been discriminated all throughout american history. They were discriminated so much that they were forced to hide their true identity or else it could be punishable by imprisonment, or other forms of other corporal punishment. After 1920's they were more socially accepted in liberal coastal cities on this nation except the christian conservative cities, those were the complete opposite. In 1977 Harvey Milk was the only openly gay person to be elected to office but he was then killed shortly after.

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I think that the LGBTQ community has had their rights protected recently protected due to the fact that on June 26, 2015 same-sex marriage was legal nationwide. This allowed any same sex to get married legally throughout the United States

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Rachael Hathaway: Physically and Mentally Handicapped

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Rachael Hathaway: Physically and Mentally Handicapped

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I do not believe that the rights of the mentally handicapped and disabled have been protected as thy should have been. There are still a lot of homeless with mental or physical disabilities despite the enforcement of Americans with Disabilities Act. There are still not enough jobs for them nor available accessibility for them. There have been countless times where I have been somewhere and seen a sign saying that it is handicapped accessible yet I see no ramp, no elevator for wheel chairs, nothing. There are still not enough jobs for them nor establishments that they can easily enter to have as easy a life as possible. There should be more places like a McKinney's Hugs Cafe; the entire staff is workers with down syndrome. It is so hard for them to get a job because people thing they are less capable than we are, but they still have extraordinary skills that we have not yet tapped in to. We need to support them and everyone with a disability because we all deserve the same amount of help and accessibility.

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Rights for African Americans have come a long way; from having the same rights as a coat rack to having voting rights and equal access to public accommodations. However, African Americans are still more likely to be searched under suspicion of possession of illegal substances despite being less likely to possess them compared to White Americans, and will similarly on average, receive a longer sentence for the same crime, will be less likely to get a callback from employers after serving a prison term and just less likely to get a job in general regardless of credentials.

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Throughout American history many of the Chicanx community have suffered from discrimination, lack of representation and colonization. The vast majority of the community come from immigrant families who have escaped to the United States to live out the "American Dream" and chase the opportunities in the country that aren't provided by their own. Many of the community members, mainly the younger people within, struggle through the inability to be able to identify themselves, constantly getting back lash from both Americans and their own people. One of the main factors that devastate the Chicanx community is the constant discrimination in regards to immigration. Many of the members face violence and mental damage by racial slurs or other means of bullying; many having to stand up for their own family members and becoming their unheard parents' voice. In the year of 2017, Trump decide to threat the DACA (Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals) program, causing a mass devastation within the community considering that over 90% of the applicants are Latino, many Chicanx.

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The minority group of Chicano Americans have been discriminated against since the struggle over Southwestern territory that once belonged to Spain. Discrimination is most common in the U.S. and in places where there is mass immigration. The dislike from American was shown through violence and  riots such as the Zoot Suit riots. I feel that this group's rights have been protected largely through the DACA act but the current president is trying to repeal DACA. This act allows for certain immigrants to be protected from deportation and the use of a work permit. If this is repealed many of these immigrants' lives, which include Chicano Americans , will not have their rights as protected.

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Native Americans right have still been mistreated although the were conquered and endures many pains. The discrimination has not stopped since Europeans came to "The New World". They were put in reservations and manifest destiny caused them to lose land. The Native Americans had the Indian Civil Act in 1978 which protected their rights and religious beliefs. Today Native Americans still go through many hardships just to be notice as it's own nation and tribe.

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The rights of Chicano American in present day America have been threatened. With a President who pushes for the omission of the Mexican people, whether it been through the goals of building a barrier wall at the United States southern border or the push for the irradiation of DACA, the message has been sent that my people are not wanted here by the Nation's Government.

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Discrimination of Native Americans has been apparent since the Europeans "discovered the new world". This group has faced acts of displacement and Westernization. This discrimination still appears today, as Native Americans struggle to find housing as recent as February this year. This is due to lack of housing in US reservations.

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African Americans rights have had legislative rights protects, but not social rights such as last Summer with the Black Lives Matter movement, was various incidents of white police officers demonstrating power over black individuals and whether the incidents were true or not showed the 14th amendement is only useful in court and on paper.

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I believe some of the rights of Chicano Americans have been protected through Equal Educational Opportunity Act, which gives any child, regardless of race, color, sex, or national origin, equal opportunity. On the other hand, I also believe that their rights aren't being as protected as they should. An example of this is the recent attempted repeal of DACA by President Trump which will, if it actually happens, send many 'Dreamers" back to a country that they've never really known since they were brought here to American, by their parents, when they were really young. There is also still mass discrimination against Chicano Americans which is only becoming worse as time goes on.

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Womens Rights have been protected to an extent. The 19th Amendment was a big step towards women equality since now they were allowed to vote. Also women were being paid unfairly so they marched to acquire the same pay as men for the same job they they were in, Equal Pay Act of 1963. Also earlier this year, January 2017, women marched the streets of Washington Dc to send a message to the world, equality for all.

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Chicano Americans have been discriminated since the struggle over Southwest territories that once belonged to Spain and continued to grow after the Zimmermann Telegram incident. The rights of Chicano Americans over all have not been protected although there was a the Equal Educational Act, which gives any child despite race and among other factors equal opportunity in education. However there is not any acts that have been established to protect Chicano Americans rights as of now, especially under Trump.

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The LGBT community has been neglected and discriminated throughout history in the entire country. Americans murdered many members of this group, excluded them from many job opportunities, and even labeled them as having mental issues and disorders. Gradually they have been accepted into society more with Obama' s administration repealing the Don't Ask it, Don't  Tell It act. However,  under Trump' s administration he stated he won't  permit members of the LGBT community to participate in the military workforce.

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Women have always, and probably will always, be discriminated against by men as a whole, whether certain areas, companies, and so on do so or not. In the last couple centuries, women have gained many equal rights, liberties, and even preferences, but those are still not completely equal. Even today, there was a recent Women's March in the beginning of the year, and, to counter-balance discrimination, women are offered educational opportunities and certain employment or college admission preferences.

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Throughout American history, the LGBTQ community has faced great discrimination. They have been disregarded by employers and the military, and have been ridiculed by the everyday citizen. In recent events, America has progressed in the opinion regarding the LGBTQ community. States have become more accepting of this community, especially liberal states such as California. These states have even allowed marriage of the LGBTQ community. The defense of Marriage Act had redefined what marriage was, giving members of the LGBTQ the right to marriage. This is a huge win for the community and a huge step towards America's acceptance of them.

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The LGBT community has been disrespected since the American revolution with them finding sodomy unlawful. Their rights have been later protected after 1977 when Harvey Milk was assassinated in office. The rainbow flag he flew is now the logo for the community and since then they have slowly started to gain their rights back. A current event that tights it all together as being a protected culture is the 2015 law of legal gay marriage. This ensured that states can not deny any form of couple to get married. Many new generations of children are growing up to respect and accept the LGBT as a normal community and not an outcast like other generations have.

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Bessie Nicolaides: Physically and Mentally Handicapped

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Bessie Nicolaides: Physically and Mentally Handicapped

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I think a lot of progress has been made for this group, but there is more that could be done. This group used to be regarded as demonic or related to witchcraft. Today, though, there are acts helping in their physical accommodations in the workplace, educational enrichment, etc. I still think that disabled or mentally handicapped people are still sheltered or forgotten by society. They don't have quite as much press coverage as other groups. Also, not a lot of places have wheelchair elevators, admission for service animals, implements and aids for specific handicaps, etc. The Monterey Bay Aqaurium, for example, has textured sculptures for the blind, a wheelchair elevator, interpreters, and a lot of activities. It even has a quiet lounge for nursing. It would be amazing if all places had some type of way to include those with disabilities. In schools too, regular students have no experience with those who are disabled or mentally handicapped in our school. The world would be better if we knew how to approach or talk to everyone around us and be friendly.  Overall, this group's rights have been protected but there is still more that can be done to improve their conditions.

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The Defense of Marriage Act took place during Obama's administration. It finally gave gays the protection to the right of marriage to their same sex significant other; which has been denied to them for too long.

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The LGBTQ community's rights have been protected and furthered as in 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the 14th amendment's Equal Protection Clause and Due process clause guarantees a fundamental right for same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges. However, further discrimination has seemed to increase under a new administration of further hatred.

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The 19th Amendment efficiently helped protect women's rights because it helped women have a voice. By being able to vote, it made women feel like they finally were significant. Although, throughout history and now, women are still getting paid less than men. Women are still getting exploited.

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The rights of African Americans have not fair and never began getting fair. There is still people killing them and there is still the KKK. Additionally our current President wont do anything about it because he stands with them.

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The 19th amendment helped protect the rights of women by letting them be able  speak for themselves. because of this women were able to vote. It made them feel like they could finally contribute to their country and community.

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President Trump, during his campaign spoke positively of the LGBTQ community. At first he had stated that he would not try to revoke their right to be married has the Supreme Court already ruled it constitutional and his job is to obey the law. This seemed like a huge step towards equality for the LGBTQ Community, having a Republican President who is somewhat supporting the community. However, with his recent ban on Transgendered people in the military it seems that the LGBTQ community's rights as human beings will be violated by the President who said he would stand by them.

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African Americans still face unfair things that happen to them such as police brutality and discrimination. These events have lead to them creating Black Lives Matter.

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African American rights are still violated to this day. Many are faced with police brutality and injustice The Black Lives matter movement is a current event that can relate to African Americans who faced police brutality while peacefully protesting. Although constitutionally Africans have gained their rights such as the 14, 15, and 24th amendments that protects them from discrimination. However the changes are slow and will hopefully better as time passes.

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While the LQBTQ community has come far progressively, many factors demonstrate that hatred towards them is still alive. In 2016 the shooting in a club in Orlando, is a great example of what hate still prevails in this country. Trump's ban of transgenders in the military definitely caused controversy , because after all of the LGBTQ's triumph in this country, Trump all of the sudden revokes their ability to join the military. Very hypocritical of him, because during his campaign he supported. Nonetheless, the LGBTQ community will continue to thrive regardless of what others need to say.

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The LGBTQ community has faced many challenges since the discovery of sexual orientation and gender difference. Even though, in California, we see more acceptance around the state; many people in this community face hate in other states like the south and other conservative states. 12 out of 50 states have protection laws for LGBTQ individuals. However, defense of Marriage Act was passed, this gave the community a small step for equal opportunity and rights. The community has much to fight for but is slowly improving.

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Alright, so for the majority of United States history, African Americans had pretty much no rights, but from the civil war and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, hope for future civil rights began. Although at this point, things were indeed looking bright, African Americans had to endure much discrimination from people. Police brutality, segregation, hate groups ( like the KKK), and actual laws which prevented African Americans from voting, like literacy tests, and poll taxes. But throughout the 1960s conditions improved greatly because of the civil rights movement, Dr. King being the face of said movement, and one of the most inspirational peaceful civil rights leaders' in the world. Although Africans Americans still experience discrimination, legislative action has established laws to protect their civil rights.

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No doubt there is still discrimination against the LGBTQ Community, but conditions has certainly turned for the better. For example, a few years ago, same sex marriage was legalized. There is more acceptance and understanding in this generation. Many people have come to the support of the LGBTQ Community.

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Throughout history the rights of African Americans have been violated many times. With Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, etc. intentionally put in place to discriminate on the lives of African Americans. As time passed, Government Discrimination has diminished as there aren't laws specifically passed with the intent of discriminating against African Americans, however African american still face discrimination through parts of the police force and with others ethnic groups in society.

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For far too long, the rights of women were not yet granted which was something that was found very unreasonable. During this time women were under-served in the work place. This was at a time of unequal pay between men and women. This began to improve during the 1800s when they began to fight the topic. To protect the rights of woman, the 19th amendment has gone into the constitution, which says, that the rights should not be determined through gender. Also falling in favor of women, came the Equal Pay Act of 1965 and Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The most recent event remembered in which the women's rights were sought out for was the Women's March which happened on January 21st to advocate legislation and policies regarding human rights.

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BLM has been active lately over the matters of recent police activity involving the deaths of African-Americans. Police on African-American shootings and take downs have always never been a common thing. Past couple of years however, the actions have become very controversial.

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Citlally Lopez-De Leon: Native Americans

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Citlally Lopez-De Leon: Native Americans

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The rights of Native Americans have not been adequately protected. Since the Europeans came to the Americas, Native Americans have time and time again received offenses such as Americanization, displacement, and lack of representation. Currently, Native Americans on reserves are being denied access to public goods. Many reservations lack running water, electricity, and proper health care institutions as well. In addition, Native American sentiment against the building of facilities on reservations are often ignored as the United States continues to build pipelines, buildings, and more on Native American land.

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African Americans- I feel this group has been protected more than before but they're still racially discriminated. We still hear the KKK killing blacks not as much as before but it still happens. Another Example, is in protests against other groups they are getting physically attacked. I believe the blacks attack back but do in self-defense. I feel like this world judge the blacks of something that their not. I don't think civil rights defends you from not being racially offended , because I can say something to you right now and what, Does that give you a right o defend yourself? yes, but it won't change or I won't be able to take back what I said. People still these days everyday are either getting racially discriminated or they are the ones getting racially discriminated.

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African American rights have been violated time and time again, one of the most recent being that of the Black lives matter moment because they are being heavily discriminated again and are not being protected equally by the police. Police brutality has become an issue against African American people. Although the 14th amendment says we are all equal, they are not being treated equal.

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Same sex marriage was recently made legal in all states. Which made being openly a part of this community a lot more acceptable, however, discrimination against this community is still very much present. Recently President Trump banned transgenders from joining the military. These are PEOPLE  regardless of them being in the LGBTQ community. Transgenders should have the same right as others do to join the military.

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The topic that I choose to right about was African Americans. African Americans rights have been protected throughout the years by making laws that abolished slavery and opening up opportunities for them to be able to start a life and succeed in it. I feel like their is lots of laws now that protect them and give them rights that make everyone equal to each other. Some of these being the right to have education so that they get a career in the future and possibly live the American Dream.

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As discrimination against the LGBTQ community as existed since the establishment of the United States, most recently has this group’s rights have been protected through the Defense of Marriage Act. Passed during Obama’s presidency, it states that same sex marriage is constitutional, opening opportunity for equal rights for its members. This act provides protection of their rights and awareness for the public, however there are still more ways that more of their rights could be protected, such as the example of allowing transgenders to join the military.

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While the LGBTQ community has had their rights somewhat protected, it still hasn't been enough. While President Obama did make same sex marriage legal, President Trump has (somewhat) recently passed a ban on trans gendered people in the military. If someone has the passion to protect the US by joining the army, why should they be denied entry.

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(LGBTQ) Though LGBTQ have civil rights now, the LGBTQ community still hasn't been fully accepted yet in our society. Many people who have important roles also haven't fully acknowledged the acceptance of the LGBTQ people. For example, President Trump put a ban on Transgenders joining the military (and discharged trans that are IN the military).This has sent out a big message; that it's okay to still hate LGBTQ people. Though laws have been passed, (marriage equality) there's still many forms of discrimination towards the LGBTQ community today.