Your task for this weeks discussion is to read the required resources (attached) and then research and locate at least three other legitimate academic sources appropriate to an upper-level course (e-books, monographs, journal articles, etc.–no encyclopedias or introductory American history websites such as History.com). Your Initial Post should be approximately 500-800 words in length, which is equal to about 1-2 double-spaced pages in 12-point font. Read the course materials for the week (attached), conduct your research for at least 3 outside academic sources, and then participate in the discussion by addressing the following question: World War II demonstrated the persistence of racism and racial discrimination but it also presented new opportunities for African Americans to empower themselves. How did the World War II era accelerate the effort by African Americans for civil rights?
