The Black Women's Club Movement Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the Black Women's Club Movement, highlighting its origins, key figures like Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, and its impact on civil rights. It discusses the movement's response to Jim Crow laws, its focus on both Black men and women's rights, and its evolution into organizations like the National Association of Colored Women. Despite its decline during the Great Depression, the movement's legacy continues in modern civil rights efforts led by Black women.

How did the National Association of Colored Women aim to improve the lives of Black people?

What impact did the Great Depression have on the popularity of Black women's clubs?

In what ways do contemporary civil rights efforts reflect the legacy of the Black Women's Club Movement?