Descendants of African-Americans who began their lives in America as kidnapped slaves were then deprived of civil rights by "Jim Crow" laws. Leaders inspired others to overcome racial prejudice and legal obstacles. These stories highlight the ups and downs of black history.
Mahalia Jackson sings "We Shall Overcome" during her European Tour of 1971.
"We Shall Overcome" became the rally cry of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
In an effort to get the American public used to African-American pilots flying U.
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