Early events in the civil rights movement: the 1940s and 1950s

Documentary about the role of African Americans in World War II is here (YouTube).

For a taste of how blacks were depicted in one of the most popular television shows of the 1950s, "Amos and Andy," click here.

Check out the 1956 "Green Book," the guide to black travelers looking for a hotel or restaurant that would welcome their business.

Here is a fascinating article about the "Green Book."

PBS documentary "The Murder of Emmett Till," is here.