THE 1917 SILENT PARADE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS: A SEA OF SILENCE

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of Washington D.C. became a stage of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the maiden Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by leaders seeking fairness, this historic procession sent a powerful cry to the nation: Black Americans sought full citizenship. Though silent, their presence was powerful. Men and women,