"The Spark of War: Assassination, Alliances, and African American Labor in Conflict"

Explore the pivotal assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and how it ignited World War I, drawing Europe into a devastating conflict through a web of alliances. Discover the impact on the U.S. workforce as African Americans migrated northward during the war, stepping into roles traditionally held by white men despite facing discrimination. Join us as we unravel the historical threads connecting these two significant narratives of struggle, resilience, and transformation during a tumultuous era.