In this two-part series, the Honorable Hugh C. Humphreys covers the history of violence against Black Americans from abolition to the Civil Rights Era. His comprehensive study will also explore the Reconstruction era, the forming of the KKK, and lynchings. These stories will illuminate the lives of individuals like Emmett Till and activists such as Schwerner, Chaney, and Goodman. He will then conclude with the Civil and Voting Rights Acts of 1964 and 1965.
About Black History Matters
Black History Matters 2022 is an educational series that seeks to highlight Black American history. NAHOF believes that by understanding history the present may be better understood. The mission of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum is to honor antislavery abolitionists, their work to end slavery, and the legacy of that struggle, and strive to complete the second, and ongoing abolition – the moral conviction to end racism. These February programs will address key events in our national history and are topics in history that are lesser known or whose implications are not usually understood. The presenters are volunteer scholars, educators, authors, and researchers who support this project by donating their time and talents.
This program is funded, in part by, Humanities New York with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any view, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Viewers are encouraged to complete a brief survey for a report to the funder and to guide NAHOF.