African American Women and the Civil Rights Movement

by | Jan 16, 2020 | FamU - BC - Civil Rights Era

A group of African American woman sit in a Civil Rights Demonstration in 1965 wearing signs on their neck reading "Hear no FEPC."
African American Women and the Civil Rights Movement
A group of African American woman sit in a Civil Rights Demonstration in 1965 wearing signs on their neck reading "Hear no FEPC."

As far back as the 19th century, African American women fought for civil rights. They resisted slavery. They spoke out against racism. They established women’s clubs to improve conditions for African Americans. They worked in politics and journalism, organized black labor, and supported education. In the 20th century, they formed the backbone of the modern Civil Rights Movement. African American women were the critical mass, the grassroots leaders challenging America to embrace justice and equality for all.

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