African-American 20th Century Political History Author's note with contact information and more details on collegiate affiliation, etc.

There is a point in African-American history where many of the various political groups worked together toward common goals. The 1960s was a time around the world where groups organized and united in the name of civil and human rights; African-Americans were very much an active part of this trend/group. For years late in the 20th century, the African-American struggle for civil rights and equal treatment under the law and in society at large was on an upswing. They had significant momentum. This period did not last; many key figures in the movement were assassinated by various U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies and many groups suffered from in-fighting as a result of various internal and external factors. This paper will focus on the political history of African-Americans, specifically in the mid...

Martin Luther King, Jr. is often seen as the face of the Civil Rights Movement for several reasons. Dr. King was a very powerful and effective speaker. He was very comfortable speaking in front of crowds of various sizes. He was also a prominent member in the church. His father was a reverend as well. Religion and the church are integral pieces to the African-American identity; therefore involvement with the church, especially over more than one generation in a family gives one some credibility in the community. Dr. King also was a well educated man. Many people found him handsome. Thus, he was a handsome, educated, religious man who communicated very effectively.…