Congress of Racial Equality

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    time in the history of America. It is this story of a resilient people of color that refused to be seen as inferior and demanded equality for all. As we look at the era of slavery, it is evident that this is where activism and liberation begins. During the 17th century, anti-slavery legislation emerged and the “abolitionist movement” began the fight to end racial discrimination. The “Underground Railroad” is an example of activism during this era, which helped slaves escape to freedom. The

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    spiritual nourishment and an abiding force of religious guidance. Murray’s life mission of social equality and racial justice for all led her to cofound the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in 1942. Simply put, CORE sought to “to bring about equality for all people regardless of race, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background." Through the Congress for Racial Equality and the National Organization of Women, Pauli

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    The Civil Rights movement gained recognition during the 1950s and 1960s. African- Americans fought for equality for many years but did not see any results. Even though slavery ended, there was still segregation in public facilities and prejudice in the society. There was a drastic change in the movement when the Supreme Court shut down segregation in schools. African-Americans were influenced by both Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who ends up becoming their leader. From the 1950s to 1960s

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    In 1941 A. Philip Randolph was going to lead an all-black march on Washington unless President Franklin D. Roosevelt did something in respect to ending racial discrimination. Roosevelt did not want the march to be successful and become a bigger problem so he agreed to a Fair Employment Practices Committee. Movements kept growing and were becoming more popular as African Americans from the South tried to

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    this was considered a rejuvenation of the civil rights movement. The United States had problems with hate crimes, racial profiling and voting rights for African Americans. Many African Americans endured harsh treatment and were discriminated again in many situations. With these problems the Civil rights movement was created to end racial discrimination and to create racial equality. Although this movement started in the early 19th century and it peaked between the 50’s and 60’s. This movement was

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    neglected is that these contests were a component of the comprehensive campaign, that they were intended to achieve some main policy objectives, and that they showed the features of mid-nineteenth-century political speech . Douglas, being part of Congress as from 1843 and a famous nationwide spokesperson for the Democratic body, was contesting for another election for a third season in the Senate, whereas Lincoln was vying for the same seat as a Republican1. Due to Douglas’s political development

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    Before the Union victory in 1865, Congress assembled for the challenges the United States would face at the war’s end, particularly the integration of four million emancipated African Americans into the country. The Congressional Reconstruction period generated the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments into the United States Constitution. These amendments extended legal and civil protections to former slaves. These three amendments were foundation of the civil rights movement; because

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    During the end of the Second Word War, Americans were seeking for social equality as well as enhancing living standards except the minorities such as African and Hispanics Americans did not feel included. Therefore, they began battling for the rights and benefits that the constitution had declared for all American citizens. the

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    The most pressing public policy issue affecting my community is educational disparity and inequality. Education is the key for racial equality, yet the federal government continues to neglect the educational discrepancies that plague various African American communities. Opportunities that are not offered to African American students are a microcosm to the present struggles minorities endure. The continued growth of the Black middle class since the 1960’s has serve to expand the social and educational

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    history of racial segregation created a clear view of how most racial minorities have been treated throughout history and views and differences amount racial majority. This paper primarily focus will be the treatment or experience racial minority faced throughout this historical revolution. African American are not the only racial minority who has been treated inequality or racial oppression, Chinese American and Native American but African American illustrates a direct view of racial inequality

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