Tag Archives: civil rights movement

“55 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses…”

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Christopher George

Charles Moore (1931-2010), [Andrew Young leading people, including John Lewis and Hosea Williams, in prayer, before the Selma to Montgomery march, Alabama], 1965 (169.1991) On Sunday morning, March 7, 1965, a march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery began … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Christopher George

Charles Moore, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, 1958 (2011.24.4) Charles Moore, [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested in Montgomery, Alabama], 1958 (2011.24.5) Charles Moore, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is arrested for loitering outside a courtroom … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Christopher George

Dan Weiner, [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.], 1956 (1984.13) Dan Weiner, [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Montgomery, Alabama], 1956 (1984.2) Dan Weiner, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (142.1992) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born today, January 15, 1929.

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 years ago

Posted on April 4, 2018 by claartjevandijk

Paul Schutzer, [Martin Luther King Jr. addressing Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.], May 17, 1957 (1808.2005) Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, his speech “I Have a Dream” continues to powerfully resonate: … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“A multiracial nation united in justice”

Posted on January 15, 2018 by claartjevandijk

Dan Weiner, [Martin Luther King, Jr., Montgomery, Alabama], 1956 (1984.2) Marvin Koner, Martin Luther King and Family, 1961 (3584.1992) Paul Schutzer, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with Freedom Riders at bus terminal, probably in Jackson, MS, May 1961 (1855.2005) Days after … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Malcolm X

Posted on February 21, 2017 by claartjevandijk

Gordon Parks, L.A. Courtroom, Malcolm X displaying pictures of Muslim Ronald Stokes, killed by police a year earlier,  1963 (178.2003) In the May 31st, 1963 issue of Life magazine, Gordon Parks wrote a compelling article. Together with his photographs and through the words of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rosa Parks Day

Posted on February 4, 2017 by claartjevandijk

Don Cravens, [Rosa Parks riding on newly integrated bus following Supreme Court ruling ending successful 381-day boycott of segregated buses, Montgomery, Alabama], 1956 (1262.2005) Rosa Parks Day is celebrated to honor the civil rights activist, who is known for refusing to give up … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Posted on January 16, 2017 by claartjevandijk

Flip Schulke, [Martin Luther King Jr. leading second march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama], March 1965 (2012.97.3) Dr. Martin Luther King was the most important force behind the movement toward civil rights. At 35, he was the youngest recipient of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment