1. February Black History Month

2. Goal of black history month
American history has always focused on European settlers and their contributions, ignoring the role of Blacks in the US
Black History Month is a time to learn and appreciate the experience and history of African Americans
American history through the point of view of African Americans

3. 1.) Prejudice against others based on skin color/ background
Racism
1.) Prejudice against others based on skin color/ background
2.) social structures and laws that restrict people based on skin color/background
Examples: restrictions to ones job, one´s income, ones neighbhorhood, social services, political rights, access to education, safety

4. This Lesson
We will learn about Racism in the US, and Prominant African Americans who have challenged and changed it.

5. Slavery in the US 1610- 1864 Cotton Fields
Slavery was legal in the South
-White slaveowners became rich off free labor
-Black families stayed slaves for generations.
- many died early from overwork and malnutrition

6. Option 1: Escape The Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman-
former slave who helped over 300 slaves escape to freedom in Canada or Mexico

7. Option 2: Revolt Nat Turner
Led the largest Slave revolt in US History

8. The American Civil War and Empancipation 1861-1865
Abolitionists- People from different races, religions, and regions that wanted to abolish slavery
Became a large movement in 1850´s
The South, wanting to keep slavery, tried to break away from the US
Freed Black slaves fought against the south
Slavery was abolished
Black gained citizenship and the right to vote.

9. Jim Crow 1890-1965 The prejudice: The structure:
former slaves, who could legally vote, would make laws, run for office, and would threaten whites’ political and economic status.
The structure:
voting restrictions,
segregation,
inferior education and social services,
police repression.

11. 1960’s- Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, and The Civil Rights Movement
Civil disobedience
Community action to not follow laws in order to change them.
the tactic used by the Black community to challenge Jim Crow Laws.

12. Rosa Parks Montgomery bus boycott
Refused to give up her bus seat and was arrested.

13. Martin Luther King The Face of the civil rights movement
Christian leadership conference
Planned nationwide actions

15. Community organizing The Black Panther Party Angela Davis
Focused on improving black communities using their own resources
Observed police in Black communities to prevent police brutality
Ran free food and health programs
Angela Davis
Prominant Black Panther who became committed to prison and legal reform.

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17. Free medical and food program

18. Legal reform