These would have been the true leaders of the African American Community.
As I read “Voices Of Freedom” an oral history of the Civil rights movement I’ve struck by how this initial battles weren’t fought by Conservative Republican leaders. If these Conservatives had jumped in the battle from the initial call to civil disobedience we all would have been better off. What is most difficult for me to understand is that these cries for basic freedom were the values we as true “Constitutional Conservatives” truly stand for. Here is how I believe it should been fought (below) and some of the better outcomes that would have resulted.
(1) The Voting Act of 1920 by Calvin Coolidge Administration guarantees that all citizens have equal access to the ballot box and that restriction by government due to tax or test are illegal. The Federal Government would insure if necessary by force that these basic rights shall not be denied.
(2) The Equal Opportunity Act of 1920 (I like Calvin) would guarantee that any business that gains a profit by the general public can’t discriminate against in employment or patronizing any citizens just based on their race, religion or creed.
While the Dixie Democrats would continue to try to Segregate African Americans the Conservative Republicans would pull them into their family. These African Americans would then appreciate the sacrifices that were made on their behalf by Conservatives and join us to make our country greater, instead of be part of a party that continues to bring poverty and despair to so many.