Conversations in Context: Marches (2020) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What event is considered the first mass civil rights protest in New York City?
Nearly 10,000 black Americans marched silently down Fifth Avenue on July 28, 1917.
Who organized the silent march in 1917?
W.E.B. Du Bois organized the silent march to advocate for a federal anti-lynching law.
What was the outcome of the federal anti-lynching law proposed in 1917?
The federal anti-lynching law was never passed.