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Civil Rights Era articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Civil Rights Era encompasses the time of the mass American social movement following World War II, whose goal was to end racial segregation and discrimination against black Americans and enforce their constitutional voting rights. Also see our section on American democracy or see more general articles on Civil Rights, African-Americans, or Minority Voting.

Aretha Franklin Leaves A Powerful Civil Rights Legacy

August 17, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Aretha Franklin Leaves a Powerful Civil Rights Legacy

Aretha Franklin was born and rose to fame during the segregation era. She inspired millions of black Americans and supported the fight for racial equality.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Political Artwork

Where Are The Civil Rights Leaders?

July 30, 2018 by Jack Jones Leave a Comment

Civil Rights Leaders

I deeply respect and acknowledge what Black Lives Matter is doing. They are current to the cause. God bless them. They are the only voices out there that are really in the thick of it and trying to bring justice to the underserved.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, American Corruption, Civil Rights Era, Journalism and Free Speech, Native American Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Registration

Highlighting the Political Impact of ‘Hairspray’ on its 30th Anniversary

July 25, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Political Impact of 'Hairspray'

Most of the film’s surviving stars gathered Monday at the Academy for a special screening of the film

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Civil Rights Era, Political Artwork, Racism and Prejudice

Hey America: Love is the Answer!

June 28, 2018 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

Love is the Answer!

We like to promote men of low moral content. Most of them received draft deferments but, as true chicken hawks, can think only about war. That’s why I stop every time I hear John Lennon sing: “Love is the Answer”!

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Civil Rights Era, Tea Party

The Making of a Fascist Empire

June 24, 2018 by Jack Jones 3 Comments

The Making of a Fascist Empire

The creed of Reaganomics is greed is good. Just tell that to the child that doesn’t see his parents anymore because of a two job work load or is going to bed hungry. Is this the so-called “Promised Land”?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Civil Rights Era, Israel, Socialism and Labor

VIDEO: Children who marched for equal rights inspire youth

May 19, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Children who marched for equal rights

Fifty-five years ago, African-American children walked out of their schools and began a peaceful march in Alabama

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Youth Voting Rights

On Martin Luther King and the battles that outlived him

April 4, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights Era, Election History, Martin Luther King Jr., Socialism and Labor

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a True Radical Activist for Democracy

April 3, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Election History, Martin Luther King Jr., Socialism and Labor

Photos From the Black Minds Matter Rally for a Black History Bill

March 10, 2018 by Cat Watters Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights Era, Democracy Protests, Election History, New York City and State Elections

VIDEO: How historically black colleges level the US playing field

February 20, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

historically black colleges

PBS interview with the creators of a new film about America’s unique system of historically black colleges

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Civil Rights Era, Education, Election History, Political Artwork

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