John Hope Franklin

Did John Hope Franklin Want $100 Trillion for Blacks?

Bakari Kitwana | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics


Bakari Kitwana

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

John Hope Franklin: A Precious Black Orchid

Hermene Hartman | Posted 05.03.2009 | Chicago


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.