In the shadow of slavery: The events that led to the Civil Rights movement

In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has made a point of purging the federal government of D.E.I. - Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. For many Americans the message is clear –  women, African Americans and non-white communities are less capable, and if they are in positions of power or authority in business or government, it’s because the standards were lowered.​

The story of race relations and inclusion in America has a long history. Over three weeks we trace that history from the end of the Civil War through to the presidency of Donald Trump. In part one we looked at the period from the end of the Civil War through to the beginning of the 20th century. In this episode part two - the civil Rights movement and its impact on 20th century America.