Tag Archives: Civil Rights

“Puff the Magic Dragon”. . . . Peter, Paul , and Mary

Posted on October 3, 2016 by annetbell

Saturday night. I had a bit of nostalgia seeing and more importantly hearing these giants of my teenage years. I loved Peter, Paul , and Mary. . . then and now.  They are folk singers and along with Mary Travers. … Continue reading →

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A Letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 18, 2016 by annetbell

Image by clickypix.com Today is  the National Holiday  commemorating the birthday of Dr. King. The image and words above are from his “I Have a Dream” speech which is very familiar to most Americans.  I want to share another document, … Continue reading →

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Examples of Jim Crow laws From the 1880s into the 1960s, a majority of American states enforced segregation through “Jim Crow” laws (so called after a black character in minstrel shows). From Delaware to California, and from North Dakota to … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2014 by annetbell | 41 Comments