THE 1917 SILENT PARADE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS: A SEA OF SILENCE

The 1917 Silent Parade for Civil Rights: A Sea of Silence

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of the Nation's Capital became a tableau of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the inaugural Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by advocates seeking justice, this historic procession sent a powerful statement to the nation: Black Americans yearned full citizenship. Though silent, their presence was unforge

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