This collection is compiled of pictures and primary source documents over that past four decades documenting the gradual progression of the involvement of African Americans in politics. Each photo or document has played a very influential role in the participation of African Americans in politics. During the 18th and 19th century the focus was gaining citizenship and being able to vote. Today we have the first African American President of the United States when many did not think it would happen this soon.
Students will reflect on the journey, the fight, and the struggle of African Americans to participate in politics. Students will focus on each century and the progression that was made in fovar of American Americans to be freed from slavery, have a vote, and fight for civil rights.From the 13th Amendment, to the Civil Rights Movement, to America’s 44th President, Barack H. Obama.
The past journey of African Americans in politics is has been a struggle, although there is an African American President in office, there is still a ways to minoriyties to come in politics. Today, many people are not involved in the slightest way. They don’t vote! Why do you think this is? Is it because they do not know or understand the struggle?
