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The Era of Jim Crow
Post Civil War America saw the end of slavery but not the end of racism or violence against African Americans. -
Lynchings
Slavery was over but lynchings for African Americans increased each year after the Civil War. The NAACP fought for the end to this murderous illegal practiv=ce to keep blacks down. -
The Atlanta Compromise
Booker T. Washington's speech promoted good relations between the races, through an economic focus and vocational education. -
WEB DuBois
Agitator Prophet. DuBois demanded the end of segragation and equality for "The Soul's of Black Folks." He developed the concept of The Talented Tenth as a means of progress for blacks.
