From Jim Crow to Civil Rights: Black Resilience in the Face of Segregation

The transcript discusses the struggles and contributions of African Americans from WWI to the post-WWII era. It highlights the enlistment of black men in WWI, the persistence of Jim Crow laws, the cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance, and the racism in early Hollywood. It also covers the challenges faced by black athletes and the desegregation efforts following WWII, including the significant roles of figures like Jackie Robinson and Isaac Woodard.

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