The "Black National Anthem" spoke out against racism and gave voices to oppressed blacks.
In the summer of 1908, the country was shocked by the account of the race riots at Springfield, Illinois. Here, in the home of Abraham Lincoln, a mob containing many of the town's "best citizens," raged for two days, killed and wounded scores of Negroes, and drove thousands from the city. And because of this the NAACP was born.
Last we heard, a variety show - complete with monologues, skits, comedy sketches, and musical performances - was strictly for entertainment. What's entertaining about a funeral?
This was the largest donation ever given by an individual entertainer.<!--more-->
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is claiming inequality in education between black and white students in Pittsburgh Public Schools.<!--more-->
