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The Recorded Chronicles of Black America
The Recorded Chronicles of Black America
African Americans have been living in what is now the United States since the early 1600s. Since then, they were forcibly brought into slavery and denied basic rights and freedoms. They have faced discrimination and racism from both crass individuals and insensitive institutions.
The chapters within history that inspired the creation of More Than Three Fifth was the “Three Fifth Compromise” and “The Green Book”
In 1787, the US held a Constitutional Convention to confirm a new law of the land – The Three Fifth Compromise. The Three Fifth Compromise decided that three-fifths of the slaved population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives. This meant that every five (5) slaves were counting as three (3) people. Indicating that African American were less than the rest of society. Laws that treated African American as property rather than humans remained in place until slavey was abolished in 1863.
Even after slavery ended, African Americans continued to face discrimination in other forms. Black and Brown was barred from voting, segregated in schools and other public places, and subjected to Jim Crow laws.
During the segregation era, Black and brown humans were not allowed in White establishments so a travel guide was created (~1930–1960) to identified US businesses that would accept African American customers. This guide was called The Green Book and was a list of companies from a variety of industries—from restaurants and hotels to beauty salons and drugstore. The Green Book was a necessary guide to make travel comfortable and safe for African Americans in the period before the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Despite the discrimination African-Americas have faced, African Americans have made significant contributions to this country. They have been at the forefront of many social and political movements and have helped to shape our nation’s history.
African Americans have added unmistakable value to the arts, literature, music, and many other areas of American culture. They continue to fight for equality and justice, and
Despite the discrimination African-Americas have faced, African Americans have made significant contributions to this country. They have been at the forefront of many social and political movements and have helped to shape our nation’s history.
African Americans have added unmistakable value to the arts, literature, music, and many other areas of American culture. They continue to fight for equality and justice, and
their efforts have made our country a better place for everyone. Now, More Than Three-Fifth strives to be a movement that showcases the unique spark African Americans bring to society