Fabulous Photos Show Life of African-Americans in the 1950s

In the 1950s, the United States underwent a rapid economic boom, the dawn of the Cold War, and the Civil Rights movement. As a result of its booming economy, more people had access to new cars, suburban houses, and other consumer goods.

Historically, African Americans have struggled against racism and segregation for centuries; however, during the 1950s, it became part of the mainstream of American life. Blacks were largely excluded from the prosperity of the 1950s, while the white working-class saw their wages and status rise. African Americans faced some profound inequalities due to segregation in housing and education. An increasing number of Americans spoke out against injustice and inequality.

Here are some fabulous photos that show the life of African-Americans in the 1950s.

#1 Some girls just can’t leave those cheerleading days behind

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#2 Frolicking in the park

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#3 Ain’t love grand

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#4 All the good magazines like Seventeen and Ebony

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#5 And Baby Makes Three

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#6 C’mon, don’t be shy, let’s jitterbug

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#7 Christmastime is here

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#8 Do you have to have your hand behind you while cutting the cake

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#9 Everyone’s welcome when taking pictures

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#10 Getting a glimpse at the gifts

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#11 Hate to mention that the crowd looks skeptical

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#12 Having fun at the park

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#13 Having seconds or is it thirds

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#14 Here comes the bride

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#15 I hate being photographed

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#16 I love the landline telephone cord in the corner

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#17 In deep concentration during Thanksgiving dinner

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#18 Kids being kids at the kids’ table during Thanksgiving dinner

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#19 Man, I take a little nap, and mommy hands me off to just anybody

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#20 Moments at Thanksgiving

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#21 Mother holding her kid

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#22 Papaw’s little peach

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#23 Relaxing on the couch

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#24 Relaxing on the couch

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#25 Scenes from Christmas dinner

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#26 Scenes from the wedding

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#27 Stop playing photographer so we can eat

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#28 The blissful bride and groom

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#29 The ever present car shot

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#30 The first lady looks oh so enthused

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#31 The important part of Thanksgiving dinner

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#32 The newlyweds and the bride’s parents

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#33 The party begins when the hooch flows

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#34 The relatives

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#35 The remnants of the Christmas dinner

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#36 There’s the money shot

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#37 Those crazy teens, they prefer the dog too

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#38 Your jokes are so stupid I need a drink to laugh

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#39 I don’t know honey, I sort of prefer the dog

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