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Cyril V Briggs Collection

Cyril V. Briggs was a prominent figure in the African American civil rights movement of the early 20th century. Born in St

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: R. W. Justice, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

R. W. Justice, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
R. W. Justice, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader; May 1919; Mrs. George Ralston, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Andrea Razafkeriefo, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: T. H. Green

The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: T. H. Green
The Crusader, August; Miss Anabel Anderson; Cover page, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Mrs. James Conick, Jr. New York

The Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Mrs. James Conick, Jr. New York... 1918-1922 Creator: Unknown
The Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Mrs. James Conick, Jr. New York State tennis champion, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players, 1918-1922. November Crusader; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race; Miss Evelyn Ellis of the Lafayette players; Vol. 1, No. 3; November 1918; Cover page

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
March Crusader; Mrs. Bernia Smith Austin; [Cover page], 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: Kashmir preparations for hair and skin; Kashmir Chemical Company, Dept. R.; 312 S... 1918-1922

Kashmir preparations for hair and skin; Kashmir Chemical Company, Dept. R.; 312 S... 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
Kashmir preparations for hair and skin; Kashmir Chemical Company, Dept. R.; 312 S. Clark Street, Chicago, Ill. 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: Thanksgiving Crusader Magazine; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race. [Cover page], 1918-1922

Thanksgiving Crusader Magazine; Onward for Democracy; Upward with Race. [Cover page], 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: On to Washington; A. Philip Randolph, Candidate for Assembly from the 19th Assembly... 1918-1922

On to Washington; A. Philip Randolph, Candidate for Assembly from the 19th Assembly... 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
On to Washington; A. Philip Randolph, Candidate for Assembly from the 19th Assembly Distric, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The house of good plays; The Lafayette Theatre; Seventh Avenue and 132nd Street, 1918-1922

The house of good plays; The Lafayette Theatre; Seventh Avenue and 132nd Street, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The house of good plays; The Lafayette Theatre; Seventh Avenue and 132nd Street, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, July; North African girl; Cover page, 1918-1922

Background imageCyril V Briggs Collection: The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown

The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, June; West African girls; Cover page, 1918-1922


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Cyril V. Briggs was a prominent figure in the African American civil rights movement of the early 20th century. Born in St. Kitts, Briggs immigrated to the United States and became a leading advocate for racial equality and social justice. Briggs was a founding member of the African Blood Brotherhood, an organization dedicated to fighting against racism and discrimination. He also founded The Crusader, a newspaper that championed the rights of African Americans and called for an end to segregation. Throughout his life, Briggs fought tirelessly for equal rights for all people, regardless of race or background. His activism often put him at odds with those in power, but he remained steadfast in his commitment to justice. Today, Cyril V. Briggs is remembered as a trailblazer in the fight for civil rights and as a fearless leader who never wavered in his pursuit of equality. His legacy continues to inspire activists around the world to stand up against injustice and work towards creating a more just society for all.