Struggles for Autonomy: From Arkansas to Algeria

This chapter examines the socio-political climate of the 1880s in Arkansas, where a fragile alliance between poor black and white communities sparked violent backlash from the elite. It chronicles the migration efforts of African Americans to Liberia amidst racial unrest, as well as Eldridge Cleaver's radical activism in the 1960s and the formation of the Black Panthers. Additionally, the chapter honors Major Charity Adams and the contributions of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II, highlighting their resilience in a segregated military.