Historical Context and History of the Family By Sam Rosenbaum
Racial conflict in the 1930's was not as commonplace as in earlier decades, but still very important. Following the Great Depression, many blacks were left poor and without jobs like the rest of America. FDR aimed to help everyone, including blacks in his New Deal. Through the Works Project Administration and the Federal Arts Projects, blacks were given opportunities to find jobs and make decent wages.
However, signs of violence were very evident in the more than 100 lynchings throughout the decade in the South. This issue was noticed in 1938 when the House of Representatives passed an Anti-Lynching Bill. This bill never took full effect following a six
However, signs of violence were very evident in the more than 100 lynchings throughout the decade in the South. This issue was noticed in 1938 when the House of Representatives passed an Anti-Lynching Bill. This bill never took full effect following a six
