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The Contested Struggle

Pasquale De Marco

Publisher: Publishdrive

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In the aftermath of World War II, as the world grappled with the horrors of the Holocaust, the NAACP, the vanguard of the civil rights movement in America, embarked on a bold and audacious mission to leverage the global stage to dismantle the insidious system of segregation and inequality that plagued the United States.

This book chronicles the NAACP's groundbreaking human rights campaign, a strategic and multifaceted effort that sought to transcend the political and legal barriers that had thwarted their domestic efforts. Recognizing the moral force and legal authority of the human rights framework, the NAACP meticulously documented the myriad ways in which African Americans were denied their fundamental rights, compiling a dossier of evidence that painted a stark picture of racial injustice in America.

The NAACP's campaign was not without its challenges. They faced fierce opposition from powerful Southern politicians, who sought to cast the civil rights movement as a communist-inspired threat to the American way of life. The NAACP also had to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Cold War, deftly maneuvering between the superpowers to garner support for their cause.

Despite these challenges, the NAACP remained steadfast in its pursuit of justice, leveraging the power of the human rights framework to advance the cause of civil rights in America. Their efforts culminated in a landmark petition to the United Nations in 1947, accusing the United States government of violating the human rights of its African American citizens. This bold move catapulted the issue of civil rights onto the international stage, forcing the United States to confront its own hypocrisy on the world stage.

This book delves into the NAACP's human rights campaign, shedding light on the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that shaped the civil rights movement. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dared to dream of a more just and equitable society, and a reminder that the fight for human rights is an ongoing struggle that demands our unwavering commitment.


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Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 161 pages.

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