Jack Johnson was convicted by an all-white jury of “immorality” in connection with one of his relationships
African-American and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here is our collection of articles concerned with African-Americans and Democracy. Few ongoing crisis in American elections have more importance to the integrity of the democracy than the imperative of ensuring voting rights for African-Americans. Also see Democracy Chronicles articles on African-American Voting Rights, the Civil Rights Era, Minority Voting, and our unfortunate category: Racism.
On Martin Luther King and the battles that outlived him
Although five full decades have passed since he was martyred in 1968, his words are just as relevant today
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a True Radical Activist for Democracy
Martin Luther King Jr. has come to be revered as a hero who led a nonviolent struggle to reform and redeem the US
The Black Panther villain can teach us about revolutionary history
Character reflects the anger, frustrations, hopes, yearnings and aspirations of young and old African-Americans today
Photos From the Black Minds Matter Rally for a Black History Bill
I was there taking photographs and doing interviews as New York State Senator Jesse Hamilton joined in a march supporting a new Black History Class bill that would make teaching black history mandatory in schools in New York State.
The Black Panther film, Black Americans and African Immigrants
Movie shows the admirable wokeness of a people who could see large visions of black global life
VIDEO: How historically black colleges level the US playing field
PBS interview with the creators of a new film about America’s unique system of historically black colleges
A perspective on Black History Month from Africa
Black History Month is an annual event that started in America in 1929 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson
Is Black Panther Movie’s Success Tied to Civil Rights Era?
Modern history is filled with heroes of color, real and imagined, who helped clear the movie’s path to silver screen
VIDEO: How Racial Animosity Led to Immobilized Local Governments
Was evolving authority to state governments a response to the rise of Black political empowerment in American cities?