One in four delegates at this year's Democratic convention was African-American. So was the candidate. But just over 40 years ago, there was a brutal fight within the Democratic Party over whether to seat any black delegates for one southern state. Vincent Harding, of Denver, is professor emeritus at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver. And he was an adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. View photo.
Vincent Harding
Apr 5, 2010
Vincent Harding
None
Donate To CPR
Support impartial journalism, music exploration and discovery with your monthly gift today.

Growing Together
Become an Evergreen Member today and a tree will be planted in Colorado to honor your monthly gift to CPR.

Listen to The Taxman
A new podcast from CPR News takes an in-depth look at Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill Of Rights—TABOR— considered either the worst thing that’s happened to the state, or the best.
Most Viewed News
-
CPR News Story
Denver’s Housing Crunch Has Many Starting To Think Outside The Metro
By Ben Markus -
CPR News Story
Could The Denver Post Make It With A Local Owner? The Salt Lake Trib Shows It’s Possible
By The Associated Press -
Molly Bloom Of 'Molly's Game' On Reputation Repair, And Aaron Sorkin Writing Your Life
-
CPR News Story
'Just Elliot,' A Book On Living With Autism, From Scratchy Clothes To Flickering Lights
-
CPR News Story
Colorado Is Part Of The Severe Drought Tightening Its Grip On The West
By The Associated Press
Public Insight Network
Your personal experience can inform the reporting that you hear on Colorado Public Radio News.