Walter White: Advocate in Changing Times
This lesson explores the complexity of former NAACP president Walter White’s public views during the Cold War Era and reveals some of the divisions within the civil rights movement as McCarthyism intensified.
An ACLU sign at a Women's March in Montana, 2018.
Source: Montanasuffragetes, Wikipedia.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an influential organization that has played a significant role in protecting the civil rights and individual liberties of people in the United States. Established in 1920, the ACLU has a long history of advocating for important issues such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, as well as the rights of marginalized groups. Throughout its existence, the ACLU has been involved in numerous landmark cases that have shaped American society. The organization has also played a vital role in the civil rights movements of the 20th century, including the fight against racial segregation and discrimination.
Today, the ACLU continues to be at the forefront of defending civil liberties in the digital age. With the advancement of technology, new challenges to privacy and free speech have emerged, and the ACLU is committed to protecting the rights of individuals in the face of these challenges. They have been involved in litigation and advocacy related to issues such as government surveillance, the rights of immigrants, and LGBTQ+ rights.
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