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The Silent Parade takes place in New York City, in protest against murders, lynchings, and other violence directed towards African Americans.
Thousands marched silently down Fifth Avenue in New York City to protest lynching and racial violence in the first mass civil rights demonstration.
On July 28, 1917, the NAACP organized the Silent Parade in New York City, uniting black and white Americans in a solemn protest against lynching, segregation, and racial violence. Participants dressed in white and carried banners demanding federal anti-lynching legislation and equal protection under the law. The silent procession traveled from Fifth Avenue and 57th Street to Madison Square, drawing national media attention to the plight of African Americans. No immediate legislative change followed, but the parade set a precedent for nonviolent protest and highlighted the power of collective action. The Silent Parade remains a landmark moment in the struggle for civil rights and inspired future generations of activists.
1917
Silent Parade
New York City
African Americans