Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

“Driving While Black: Race, Space, and Mobility in America” (1hi 55m)

Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

https://www.pbs.org/show/driving-while-black/

For the Extra Credit points (15), write a brief essay (at least a page, or about 300 words) reflecting on this program.

Were there any “I didn’t know that” or “Wow, that was really interesting” moments?

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