A SILENT SEA OF PROTEST: THE 1917 CIVIL RIGHTS PARADE

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