The "War on Poverty" was a set of programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s as part of his Great Society vision. The main goal of the War on Poverty was to eliminate poverty and improve the economic opportunities for all Americans, including African Americans who were disproportionately impacted by poverty and economic disparities.

Several key initiatives were launched as part of the War on Poverty, including the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which created programs such as Job Corps, Head Start, and Community Action Agencies to address poverty at the local level. These programs provided education, job training, and other support services to help individuals lift themselves out of poverty.

While the War on Poverty had some success in reducing poverty rates and increasing access to education and job opportunities for African Americans, it was also criticized for not fully addressing the systemic issues that contributed to poverty and racial inequality. Many activists and community leaders argued that the root causes of poverty, such as housing discrimination, lack of economic opportunities, and systemic racism, needed to be addressed in order to achieve true economic and social equality for Black Americans.

Overall, the War on Poverty was a significant chapter in Black history as it brought attention to the economic disparities faced by African Americans and helped pave the way for future civil rights and anti-poverty efforts.