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 canvas of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the maiden Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by activist seeking justice, this historic procession sent a powerful cry to the nation: Black Americans sought full recognition. Though silent, their presence was powerful. Men and women,

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