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Once Upon A Time In Black History: The Silent Parade
Season 1
Episode 9
Published 3 years, 6 months ago
Description
The Silent Parade, was a silent march of about 10,000 African Americans along Fifth Avenue starting at 57th Street in New York City on July 28, 1917. The event was organized by the NAACP, church, and community leaders to protest violence directed towards African Americans.