African-Americans were freed from slavery in 1865. But they were still not treated fairly in many parts of our country. Many people would not hire blacks for jobs or sell them homes. Blacks could not use many public buildings or even ride in the front of a bus in some places.
In the 1950s and 1960s, that began to change. Blacks were tired of being treated so unfairly. They wanted the same civil rights that whites enjoyed. Thousands of blacks joined together to demand these rights. Many whites joined with them. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other great leaders made speeches and led marches.
In 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the most famous march of all. They asked the government to give blacks equal rights. Many important people, like John Lewis and Dr. King, made speeches that day. "I Have a Dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character," Dr. King said.
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they made life difficult by not hiring the African Americans in there buissnesses
Yes. In fact, many African-Americans living today have less "African Blood" than African-Americans living 100 years ago.
13- no slaves 14- African Americans have rights 15- African Americans can vote u did good
They were important because it proivited african americans to vote...... They were anti black laws tht prevented african americans to participate in society
the gret migration african americans
How was life in the 1920s for African Americans?
African Americans live much like their white counterparts. They work hard and strive to be happy and successful in life.
Why don't African Americans become simply Americans. Is there benefit to their self segregation?
Many employers do not hire African Americans as they do Caucasians. The Africans Americans are also not paid as well.
African-Americans die younger. During 2010, Mexican life expectancy was of 76.47 years, while African Americans have a life expectancy of only 72.8 years.
they made life difficult by not hiring the African Americans in there buissnesses
Doris Warriner has written: 'African Americans today' -- subject(s): Statistics, Population, African Americans
All African Americans were slaves.
Yes. In fact, many African-Americans living today have less "African Blood" than African-Americans living 100 years ago.
In theory, African Americans were freed at the end of the American Civil, won by the North. But, unfortunately, racial prejudice still exists today.
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They did not welcome them.