Tag: Union Leagues
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The Other ’68: Black Power During Reconstruction
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From the urban rebellions to the salute at the Olympics, commemorations of 1968 — a pivotal year of Black Power — have appeared in news headlines throughout this anniversary year. Yet 2018 also marks the 150th anniversary of 1868 — the height of Black Power during Reconstruction. It’s not surprising this anniversary has been ignored.…