Movements and Debates

Increase the number of Black elected officials

Outlaw discriminatory voting practices

Promote economic equality

Establish affirmative action programs

A decrease in Black voter registration

A massive increase in Black voter registration

No change in voter turnout

The immediate elimination of wealth disparities

A decrease in the number of Black elected officials

Opened doors for Black candidates to win elections at all levels

No significant change in political representation

Increased wealth disparities

A slight decrease

A sixfold increase

No significant change

A threefold increase

Decreased voter turnout

The power of the Black Freedom movement

Increased discriminatory practices

A decline in political engagement

First Black woman Secretary of State

First Black woman elected to Congress

First Black woman to serve as Vice President

First Black woman to lead the Civil Rights Movement

To decrease Black political power

To promote Black political power and advocate for reform

To focus solely on international issues

To maintain the status quo

They all held the same political office.

They each broke barriers as 'firsts' in Black federal leadership.

They all served in Congress simultaneously.

They all focused solely on economic policy.

Black families had more wealth than white families

Black families had similar wealth to white families

Black families had $17,150 compared to$171,000 for white families

Black families had $171,000 compared to$17,150 for white families

Differences in educational attainment

Variations in career choices

Historical discrimination in housing and employment

Lack of access to financial literacy programs