African American Contributions to American Culture

through the 1920s and 1930s

through the 1900s to 1940

through the 1910s to 1920s

hiring only women staff members as a sign of support for women’s rights

running for president

becoming the frst African American congresswoman

being the frst African American astronaut

They send clowns and balloons to children’s birthday parties.

They collect money and build places to stay near children’s hospitals.

They collect money to send all over the world to feed hungry children.

They build new playgrounds in communities who cannot afford them.

Artwork was created which showed the poor living conditions of African American slaves.

It produced a new beginning of art and a new kind of music called jazz

Music was created that was sad and told of the poor conditions in African American work places.

both ran for President of the United States

both worked for the civil rights movement so all people would be treated fairly

both wrote cookbooks