1941 – Birwood Wall Educational resources

This TimeShift goes back to 1941. America was about to join World War II and while our military men and women were fighting for democracy around the globe, Black Americans were fighting another battle in Northwest Detroit. In this lesson,  you will learn about the intended purpose of the Birwood Wall and its meaning today.


Click here to watch a short preview video (2:04) on YouTube.


Click here to watch full lesson video (11:45) on YouTube


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Michigan K-12 Standards


Redlining and the Walls of Prejudice in the African American Experience

Redlining and the Walls of Prejudice in the African American Experience

Redlining and the Walls of Prejudice in the African American Experience