I can't improve on his words.
Before the turn of the last century depictions of Blacks as apes appeared in news papers all over the country , trying to overcome the economic and cultural progress Blacks had made and political inroads in politics. Led by men like Josephus Daniels. Daniels hired cartoonist to do his dirty work. He was from Washington, NC by the way.
The result of their editorial campaign lead to the Wilmington riots, the burning of Black Wall Street out west, the Barber Shop riots in Georgetown, and many more. It set in play the strengthening of the Black Codes and Jim Crow laws that stomped to dust any progress the Negro race had seen since the end of the Civil War. It took the civil rights movement in the 60's to restore hope for their progress.
Even a hint by a sitting president that America is the nation of Josephus Daniels is unacceptable. Impeach Trump Now before he destroys our country.
Write your Congressman demand action…NOW!
The result of their editorial campaign lead to the Wilmington riots, the burning of Black Wall Street out west, the Barber Shop riots in Georgetown, and many more. It set in play the strengthening of the Black Codes and Jim Crow laws that stomped to dust any progress the Negro race had seen since the end of the Civil War. It took the civil rights movement in the 60's to restore hope for their progress.
Even a hint by a sitting president that America is the nation of Josephus Daniels is unacceptable. Impeach Trump Now before he destroys our country.
Write your Congressman demand action…NOW!
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YES!!
We've known all along that tRump is a racist and he's showing it blatantly now. He must go.
Absolutely! They must have a thousand reasons to impeach by now!!
Thank you for sharing this important history. It’s shocking to see how far-reaching the effects of propaganda and racism were, and how they shaped policies that oppressed generations. Are there local resources or museums that highlight this history where you live? Wishing you a thoughtful and safe weekend. I’ve just shared a new travel post too, you’re warmly invited to read it: www.melodyjacob.com
Alas, racism is in and of itself not an impeachable offense. But his corruption certainly is, and that is probably how we'll get him.
"A republic -- if you can keep it." Sorry, Ben. We'll do better -- we *must*.
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