Black Labor- Past and Present
100

This march was the largest gathering for civil rights at its time and focused on advocating for civil rights, economic rights, and an end to employment discrimination for African Americans.

What is the 1963 March on Washington?

200

This was the first year the federal government officially counted black workers in the U.S. census.

What is 1870?

300

In 1881, thousands of Black laundry workers organized the "Atlanta Washerwomen Strike" for respect for their work and an increase in this.

What are wages?

400

Black workers make up this percentage of the U.S. work force today.


What is 13%?

500

Garrett A. Morgan, an inventor and businessman,  is known for inventing these two items in 1914 and 1923.

What is the gas mask and three-position traffic signal?