A SILENT SEA OF PROTEST: THE 1917 CIVIL RIGHTS PARADE

A Silent Sea of Protest: The 1917 Civil Rights Parade

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of Washington D.C. became a tableau of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the first Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by activist seeking equality, this historic procession sent a powerful message to the nation: Black Americans deserved full citizenship. Though silent, their presence was powerful. Men and

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