Do Now 1)What was one positive result of World War II for
African Americans? 2) What was one negative result of World War II
for African Americans? Slide 2 Reminders News Article Analysis due
TODAY! Slide 3 9.5- Push for Equality 1948- segregation of the
military ended. African Americans hoped that their achievements
during World War II would help them end discrimination at home.
Slide 4 African American Athletes Jesse Owens- son of a
sharecropper and grandson of a slave- won 4 gold medals Joe Lewis-
heavy weight boxing champion Marian Anderson- concert singer from
Philadelphia These black athletes and performers helped to win
African Americans recognition and respect. Slide 5 Slide 6 Guided
Practice What impact did African American athletes and performers
have on the image of African Americans? Slide 7 Independent
Practice 1) Read the information on Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian
Anderson 2) Answer the text-dependent questions Slide 8 Exit Ticket
1) Why do you think African Americans pushed for more rights after
World War II?2) Why was Marian Anderson important?
