Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
The civil rights movement was set in motion by activists of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. While some of its leaders are familiar, Walter White — NAACP head from 1929 to 1955 and one of America’s most influential Black men — has been all but forgotten. This film traces the fascinating and complex life of this neglected civil rights hero. From AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
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Trailer | Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
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The story of civil rights hero Walter White — one of the most influential Black men in mid-century America and leader of the NAACP from 1929 to 1955, yet one of the least known figures in civil rights history.
Chapter 1 | Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
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This flag helped end lynching in the U.S.
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How did a flag on the streets of Manhattan help end lynching in the United States?
Who is Walter F. White?
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He put his life on the line for civil rights but many don't know his name. Do you?
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