Quote from jonmike on September 21, 2024, 4:29 pm

The history of African Americans is deeply rooted in the struggle for freedom and equality. Beginning with the transatlantic slave trade in the 17th century, millions of Africans were forcibly brought to America. Enslaved for centuries, African Americans played a key role in building the nation's economy. The Civil War (1861–1865) led to the abolition of slavery, but the following Jim Crow era saw racial segregation and discrimination persist. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., helped end legalized segregation, paving the way for ongoing efforts toward equality and justice.