1. Do Now 1)What was one positive result of World War II for African Americans? 2) What was one negative result of World War II for African Americans?

2. Reminders News Article Analysis due TODAY!

3. 9.5- Push for Equality 1948- segregation of the military ended. African Americans hoped that their achievements during World War II would help them end discrimination at home.

4. African American Athletes Jesse Owens- son of a sharecropper and grandson of a slave- won 4 gold medals Joe Lewis- heavy weight boxing champion Marian Anderson- concert singer from Philadelphia These black athletes and performers helped to win African Americans recognition and respect.

6. Guided Practice What impact did African American athletes and performers have on the image of African Americans?

7. Independent Practice 1) Read the information on Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson 2) Answer the text-dependent questions

8. Exit Ticket 1) Why do you think African Americans pushed for more rights after World War II?2) Why was Marian Anderson important?