In 1898, nine-year-old Asa Philip Randolph watched his mother patrol the front room of their Jacksonville, Florida, home with a loaded shotgun. His father, a mild-mannered tailor and part-time preacher, had just grabbed a pistol and rushed down to the county jail, where he and other armed Black men would successfully stop a lynching.
Thanks for the introduction to a great Black American I didn't know about! It's also a reminder that the history we learn in school is censored and selective, and that working people are indeed the builders of our nation. More articles in future, please, about more great unknowns...
We generally don't think, or even know, about the stretch of history that set the stage for the Civil Rights movement; thanks for enhancing my perspective.
Asa Philip Randolph was by far one of the greatest Black American's I've ever read about. Thank you so much Jack for another really, really good history read. It was good to see what he accomplished and lived too.
Thanks for the introduction to a great Black American I didn't know about! It's also a reminder that the history we learn in school is censored and selective, and that working people are indeed the builders of our nation. More articles in future, please, about more great unknowns...
Great article about a very brave African American. I wish more white Americans had his courage and insight. I'm not holding my breath.
I agree with Joy!!!!
We generally don't think, or even know, about the stretch of history that set the stage for the Civil Rights movement; thanks for enhancing my perspective.
Asa Philip Randolph was by far one of the greatest Black American's I've ever read about. Thank you so much Jack for another really, really good history read. It was good to see what he accomplished and lived too.
Another article so well done, Jack, it breaks my heart.
So much was NOT taught in school .. and still isn't. Thanks for educating a 77yo!