Essay Archive - The Conflicts of the Black Race: Delayed Economic and Educational Progress
The Conflicts of the Black Race: Delayed Economic and Educational Progress
In the 1960's, blacks, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., fought for their civil
rights and equal opportunities. Although they had only been out of slavery for
less than a century, they felt the time was way past due for them to receive the
same treatment as other American citizens. Our people struggled to receive
decent education programs for their youth for the right to earn a decent living,
and to receive respect from other racial groups. Fortunately for our generation,
their fight ended in victo....
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