Refers specifically to the experiences, challenges, and circumstances faced by individuals of African descent living in the United States. It encompasses various aspects such as social, economic, educational, political conditions, as well as cultural contributions.
Related terms
Jim Crow Laws: State laws enacted between 1876 and 1965 that enforced racial segregation in public facilities such as schools, transportation systems, restrooms, restaurants, etc., primarily targeting African Americans.
Great Migration: The movement of millions of African Americans from rural areas in the South to urban areas in the North between roughly 1910 and 1970. It was driven by factors like economic opportunities and escaping racial discrimination.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Landmark legislation signed into law that outlawed discrimination based on race/color/religion/sex/national origin. It aimed to end segregation in public places and prohibit employment discrimination based on race among other provisions.