1974-92 Flashcards
What was Bifurcation
Division between the increasingly prosperous black middle class and the black lower class.
How many members did the NAACP have in 1977
200 000
How many black federal judges did Carters administration have
32, double that of any other government.
How many AAs did Reagan appoint in his government
Less than any president since Eisenhower
When was MLK day made a national holiday
1988
Which African American ran for the presidency in 1984 and 88
Jesse Jackson
Even though AAs were 11.7% of pop in 1980 they received these percentages of aid.
43% of aid to families with dependant children, 34% of housing subsidies, 35% of food stamps
What civil rights act was passed in 1991
Civil rights act on employment
What event sparked riots in 1992
The severe beating of Rodney King by police, the police were acquitted by an all white jury.
