Hazel Scott: Civil Rights Pioneer | The Disappearance of Miss Scott

Examine how African Americans fought for a ‟Double Victory” over fascism abroad and racism at home during World War II, and how Hazel Scott, through her work as an entertainer, advocated for civil rights during the 1940s. Using videos from the American Masters film The Disappearance of Miss Scott, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students learn how Scott and other African Americans fought for Black equality before the Civil Rights Movement is typically understood to have begun.