National Museum of African American History and Culture
American History TV presented live coverage from the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. They showed exhibits chronicling the African American story from slavery through the inauguration of the first African American president. This clip features elements from the African-American Liberation Movement such as a mural from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign and founders of the Black Panther Party.
Description
American History TV presented live coverage from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.. They showed exhibits chronicling the African American story from slavery through the inauguration of the first African American president. This clip features elements from the African-American Liberation Movement.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was The Poor People's Campaign? How did the campaign end?
- Who were the Black Panthers and what did they aim to represent during the Black Power Movement?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Black Panthers
- Black Power Movement
- Harlem Renaissance
- Huey Newton
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Resurrection City
- Shirley Chisholm
- Survival Programs
- The Poor People