The Gilded Age Black Elite
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The speakers describe the changes for Black individuals after the Civil War and during the Gilded Age. mentioning that Blacks had opportunity during this time period and made communities with other Black individuals. They were also able to gain wealth and take advantage of their new rights and freedoms.

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