Tag Archives: American History

CBS News: ‘The Tenement- Life In Chicago’s Black Ghetto (1967)’

“One in this series of irregularly scheduled in-depth reports. This program focuses on the lives of nine families living in a dilapidated tenement on Chicago’s south.” From CBS News  “This program focuses on the lives of nine families living in a … Continue reading

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CBS News: Bill Cosby: ‘Black History: Lost, Stolen or Betrayed’

“It was back during the summer of 1968, only months following the tragic assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr… The United States was beginning to come . It was back during the summer of 1968, only months following the … Continue reading

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Hezakya Mixologist: Video: CBS News Special Report: Black Power/White Black Lash, From 1966

. To me at least Black Power wasn’t one movement, but a larger movement with several different sub-divisions. You had the more socialist if not Marxist revolutionary Black Panthers on the Far-Left with their own militia. You had Malcolm X … Continue reading

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CBS News: Special Report- Malcolm X: The True Story (1992)

Source:CBS News The real story of Malcolm X is of a man who came from a modest but not a bad upbringing who didn’t finish high school who got into trouble as a young man and became a thug and … Continue reading

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Lenny Kravitz: Dream- Martin Luther King Day

“A compilation of footage and photos of Dr. King in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Song: Dream (Music & Lyrics by Lenny Kravitz) from the album “Black And White America.” Download here:I-Tunes.” From Lenny Kravitz I think it is pretty … Continue reading

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DCCAH: Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin, Freedom Fighters and Friends

. James Baldwin and Bayard Rustin both had two strikes against them and really in Bayard’s case three. But I guess he didn’t strike out because the umpire felt charitable or what have you. But they were both Black and … Continue reading

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Moorsh Jaywalker: Minister Malcolm X- ‘The Last Speech’

  Source:FreeState Now “Malcolm X – the last speech” From Moorsh Jaywalker The fact that Malcolm X that gave this last speech talking about racial equality and individual freedom for everyone, wasn’t the Malcolm X that first came on to the … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: Video: President Jimmy Carter Crisis of Confidence Speech July 15, 1979

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Just to start out and to give you an idea of where I’m coming from. This is one of the most depressing speeches in American history. Especially coming from … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: President Lyndon Johnson Signs 1964 Civil Rights Act

Source:The New Democrat President Lyndon Johnson signing of the 1964 Civil Rights is one of the most important moments in American history. Because he signed a law that granted access to millions of Americans who were simply denied that access … Continue reading

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Revolutionary Workers Party: Malcolm X vs. James Baldwin

. Source:The New Democrat  I have a problem with Malcolm X having a problem with the civil rights sit-ins of, I believe, from 1963, and perhaps earlier than that. Because what these young Americans were doing was saying that they … Continue reading

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