History | Ancient History on Instagram: "African American children in the 1930s grew up in a world shaped by the Great Depression, segregation, and pervasive racial discrimination, yet their visions of the future were often infused with hope, resilience, and imagination. Despite limited access to quality education, recreational spaces, and economic opportunities, many children dreamed of a life beyond the constraints imposed by Jim Crow laws and systemic inequality. Stories, oral traditions, and

Explaining The Past on Instagram: "In a powerful 1969 episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers quietly challenged racial segregation — by simply sharing a wading pool with Officer Clemmons, one of the show’s first recurring Black characters. 💧👣 At a time when many public pools in the U.S. were still segregated — just a year after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. — Rogers’ simple act carried enormous meaning. It wasn’t loud or political. It was gentle, human, and deeply sy