The Double V campaign, which emerged during World War II, aimed to raise awareness of and combat racism and discrimination faced by African Americans in the United States. The campaign symbolized two victories: one against fascism abroad during the war and another against racial injustice at home. It sought to highlight the hypocrisy of fighting for freedom and democracy abroad while African Americans continued to face oppression and inequality in their own country. The campaign was promoted by the Pittsburgh Courier, an African American newspaper, and became a rallying cry for civil rights, emphasizing the need for both victory in the war and civil rights for Black Americans.
What did Double V campaign raise awareness of?
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