A Century of Segregation

was a book of essays written by W.E.B. DuBois. It was highly praised for its

1901 - 1920

The Souls of Black Folk

depiction of African American life.

NCAAP

was a civil rights organization founded in 1909 after eight African Americans lost their lives in

an Illinois race riot. Many people were outraged and called for a committee of activists to battle discrimination. The result was NCAAP.

Segregation in the U.S. government

occurred during President Woodrow Wilson's term, even though

he promised otherwise when running for election. 15 of the 17 African American officials were replaced with whites.

The U.S. entered World War I

in 1917. African American soldiers were willing to fight but were wary of

discrimination in the army. The Third Battalion, 24th infantry was made up of all African Americans.