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Harlem Renaissance
During the 1920's and 1930's, Harlem, New York was the center of a cultural renaissance for the African American community. It introduced new music, art, and fashion, which resulted in a sense of pride for their communities. -
Redline Districts
After World War II was over, many soldiers coming back from the war wanted one thing: House. This massive demand spurred the Levittowns moment, creating massive amounts of cheap home in record times. The problem is that many African Americans were barred from buying these homes because of redlining: areas with minorities living in them have their property values decreased, as stated in the National Housing Act. -
Executive Order 8802
Because of the need for more workers in the defense sector, President Roosevelt enacted Executive Order 8802, which removed racial discrimination in the defense industry, although it was rarely enforced. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court deemed that "separate but equal", the decision resulting from Plessy v. Ferguson, was unconstitutional. -
Freedom Summer
Campaign to register African-American voters in Mississippi. -
Black Power Movement
“Black power means Black people coming together to form a political force" (Carmichael; American Yawp, 27). -
Black Lives Matter Movement
Black Lives Matters is an activist movement that campaigns against the systemic racism and violence against Black people
