Continuing with the theme of behind the scenes involvement that led to more significant events of the civil rights movement. Today's show introduces us to Diane Nash who is described by Dr. Milner from a scholarly standpoint as being as important as Rosa Parks or Fanny Lou Hamer.
This is part two of show number 20 that deals with Zora Neale Hurston.
The progress of African Americans from 1864 through the 1940's depended largely on the leadership of four individuals, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey and Asa Philip Randolph. This episode focuses on the group we will call the “Big Four”.
This episode will recount the personal struggles of African American World War II veterans as well as an analysis of the paradox of a war being fought over racist ideologies by a segregated army.
One of the most eloquent voices of the Harlem Renaissance belonged to Zora Neale Hurston. Dr. Deborah Holton and others recount the genius of this grand dame of early African American writers.
African American History Millennium Series #17 The N.A.A.C.P. The oldest civil rights organization in America; the N.A.A.C.P., is the focus of this episode.
African American History Millennium Series #16 The Early Civil Rights Movement and Jim Crow Jim Crow was alive and well in the 30's. This episode will recount the experiences of the African Americans during this period and deal with the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement
Tecora Rogers African American History Millennium Series #15 The Great Depression One of the most devastating events in American history was the Great Depression. In this episode, the African American experience, which in many ways was quite different than that of the European Americans, is explored in great detail.
Tecora Rogers African American History Millennium Series #13 Segregation, Integration and Re-gentrificationWhat are the effects of segregation, integration and re-gentrification on the African American community? This program will present thought provoking positions in answer to this question. Dr. Jacob Carruthers Northeastern IL University Dr. Wittington Johnson University of Miami Dr. Beverly Bond University of Memphis
African American History Millennium Series #12 Inkster, MichiganThis program will discuss how African Americans in Inkster, Michigan survived during our country's most economically stressed era, the depression Dr. Howard Lindsey DePaul University