he "History of the American Negro, 1619-1865" filmstrip was created in 1963 by the New York City Board of Education. This typewritten document, produced by the Current History Films Company of New York, contains the script intended to be read aloud to viewers during the filmstrip presentation. It was produced as part of an educational initiative to teach African American history in schools, particularly focusing on the history and experiences of Black Americans from the arrival of enslaved Africans in the American colonies up to the end of the Civil War.
During the early 1960s, there was an increased awareness of the need to address racial inequality and history in the classroom, especially as the Civil Rights Movement was gaining momentum. The filmstrip was part of a broader effort to present a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of history, as well as to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American culture and contributions to the nation's development.
The filmstrip was distributed to schools and used in educational settings to introduce students to the history of Black Americans and their role in shaping the nation's past. The booklet is in good condition with wear inlcludes discoloration, fading, minor soiling, and browning to the pages due to the quality of the paper. Shipping with USPS Priority Mail.