John Hope Franklin

A Call to Black Families

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marian Wright Edelman

Our families have seen us through many crises, but there have also been threats to black family stability and reports of black family breakdown throughout our history.

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The Word: Black Authors On Power Of Reading And Writing

Marita Golden | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marita Golden

I knew I wanted to interview a diverse and celebrated group of African Americans writers because they have been so important to the vitality of American literature.

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Did John Hope Franklin Want $100 Trillion for Blacks?

Bakari Kitwana | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bakari Kitwana

Dr. John Hope Franklin, the wildly accomplished historian who documented Blacks' place in the great American story, firmly believed in reparations.

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John Hope Franklin: A Precious Black Orchid

Hermene Hartman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hermene Hartman

While most scholars are content with conducting research, writing and lecturing, Franklin was quite the activist. He didn't just write about history, he lived it.

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