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African Americans African American History It is often taught that the social and economic conditions of African Americans have been one of America’s greatest struggles. For some, the struggle continues, although changes are evident, it has in no way erased the damage that was inflicted. Others believe that the time has come to move on and consider racism and the residual effect of slavery as a thing of the past. However, it’s apparent that the conditions of African Americans have improved, and they are making noticeable contributions in the American Democracy. From slavery to today, many laws has been implemented which would normally restrict blacks from improving their social and economic standards. From the passing of the 14th Amendment to amending the Georgia State flag, laws are continually being updated to reflect America’s diversity in regards to African Americans and others. In this paper I will attempt to discuss the progressive improvements of African Americans from their arrival in America in the 15th century until the present day. During a time when it was easier to conform, rather than rebel, Rosa Park, chose the later. Her choice sparked the African American movement during the sixties, african, americans, american, black, slavery, states, united, rights, first, during, laws, civil, today, segregation, schools, right, public, one, court, brown, blacks, white, topeka, students, struggle, state, southern, social, racial, free, equal, education, board, amendment, whites, way, war, vote, time, supreme, slaves, school, same, presidential, over, others, noticeable, nomination, movement, marshall