MILITARY SERVICE

Native Americans and African Americans have always been an integral part of the military history of the United States. Even while the African American was a slave they have been incorporated into the military system to bring victory to the military entanglements. Slaves made the difference in the Civil War. Their presence brought victory to the Union military forces. The slaves participated in their own liberation.

VOTING RIGHTS

History identifies that the right to vote was a long sought after goal of both the Native American and African American peoples. The Native American was more reluctant because it meant the denial of the Native Indian tribal affiliation. But, it was a perpetual goal for African Americans peoples.

CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND THE AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT   

The African Americans and Native Americans have had successful movements that brought to them relief from social oppression and injustices. The African American movement was known as the “Civil Rights Movement (CRM)”. The Native American movement was known as the “American Indian Movement (AIM)”.

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM 

There are many titles given to the programs of study that address the history, culture, language, religion and the politics of  peoples of the African Diaspora. The titles include Afro-American Studies, African American Studies, and Black Studies. These studies bring into focus the rich legacy of contributions and innovation the African/African American has made to historical and popular society in the United States.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAMS  

There are a vast number of colleges and universities that now offer Native American Studies programs and degrees. The studies are often interdisciplinary with courses from literature to history, providing an opportunity for critical analysis and evaluation of the experience, perspectives, and continued evolution of Native cultures and history as diverse people.

THE NEED FOR HEALING: POST 911

History is transformed and remembered by deep tragedy. One such is the tragedy of 911. This tragedy marks a period in history known as “Post 911” or the period after September 11, 2001. This is the time when the whole world stopped. It is when the life of Americans changed forever.