The Great Depression: Crash Course Black American History

The video explores how economic crises, like the Great Depression, disproportionately affect marginalized communities, particularly Black Americans. It discusses the New Deal's social welfare programs and highlights the racial disparities in their implementation. Despite some benefits, Black Americans faced significant challenges due to systemic racism embedded in these policies. The video also covers the political landscape of the time and the activism that arose in response to these injustices.

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