African-American literary works born out of the ashes of World War I went on to spur the bold spirit of resistance
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 Jr’s Militant Conservatism
His nonviolent resistance spoke to a respect for the law that can only be called conservative
A Good Time to Reflect on Thurgood Marshall’s Legacy
It was 50 years ago when Thurgood Marshall was confirmed to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
On the Election of America’s First Female Somali American Lawmaker
Ilhan Omar was born in Mogadishu but has now become the first ever female Somali American lawmaker
Examining Why Infamous Don King Endorsed Donald Trump
The former boxing promoter Don King endorsed Donald Trump and was embraced by the campaign
National Museum of African American History Set to Open
The National Mall will soon open doors of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
PHOTOS: Black Lives Matter Philly March at DNC
African Americans, Caucasian, Asians, Palestinians, people of all ethnicities, backgrounds and ages came out to show support for what has been happening to mostly young black males who have been gunned down by police
On Black Lives Matter Social Media Expertise
Skillful outreach by Black Lives Matter social media has given a significant boost to the movement
The Rise of the Israeli Black Lives Matter Movement
Influenced by American activists, an Israeli Black Lives Matter protest movement is making waves
The Enduring Impact of the Song ‘We Shall Overcome’
The patchwork hymn ‘We Shall Overcome’ endures to this day as a symbol of African-American pride