Topic: African American hardships and the people who help paved the way to their freedom.

Thesis: Although the road for African Americans has been rough throughout history, they were able to preserve through the struggle with the help of various people.

Wadsworth A. Jarrell (American, born 1929). Revolutionary (Angela Davis), 1971. Brooklyn Museum

Wadsworth A. Jarrell (American, born 1929). Black Prince 1971. Brooklyn Museum

Various Artists Wall of Respect 1967-1971. Brooklyn Museum

Sam Gilliam, April 4, 1969. Brooklyn Museum 

Melvin Edwards, Curtain for William and Peter, 1969/2012. Brooklyn Museum

Archibald Motley, The First One Hundred Years (1963-72). Brooklyn Museum

Joseph, Cliff  Blackboard 1969. Brooklyn Museum

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