1970s African American History

1970s African American History

Poll

Do you ever remember learning about African Americans of the 1970s in your history classes?

• Yes

• No

1970s

The 1970s was the beginning of a lot of "firsts" for the African American community. The fight for equality continued into different realms of everyday American life.

Multiple Choice

Who was the first Black is the first Black person to campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination?

• Jesse Jackson

• Shirley Chislom

• Martin Luther King

Jesse Jackson

continued to encourage civil rights for African Americans even after the assination of his friend MLK. PUSH ( People United to Serve Humanity) was created to improve the economic status of African Americans in Chicago

More Organizations...

• Children's Defense Fund

• Congressional Black Caucus

• National Black Feminist Organization

Multiple Choice

Caucasian musicians created Rock n Roll and African Americans added their own spin. True or False?

• True

• False

The Isley Brothers

One of the first Black groups to win a Grammy in 1970. Their hit "It's Your Thing" brought home the award for Best Rhythm and Blues Vocal Performance

Rock n Roll

This was created in the 1950s by artists like Little Richard and continued by artists such as Chuck Barry who wrote many classics that other Caucasian group like the Beach Boys continued...

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the first Black Women's Magazine

• Essence

• Ebony

• Black Enterprise

The Rise of Black Culture

Black magazines encouraged Black owned businesses and showed the realities of Blacks during the 1970s