Black Life in America
From 1704 to today, discover the history and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
- Learn about the profound impact that people of African descent have had on American history.
- Get critical perspectives on the experiences of being Black in America.
- Delve into the history, culture, and daily life of Black people in America.
- Explore issues of equity and race, including how the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of African descent throughout the centuries.
What You Get
- Includes coverage from 400 Black-owned newspapers to 19,000 American and global news sources - across four centuries
- Updated daily with new content
- Search by date, source location, or keyword
- Sections include: 1704-1877 (Arrival in America through Reconstruction), 1878-1975 (Jim Crow through the Civil Rights Movement) and 1976-Today (Black History Month to Today)
Let our expert Jayme show you how in this video tutorial.
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