World War II had a significant impact on Black history, both in the United States and globally.

In the United States, many Black Americans served in the military during World War II, despite facing discrimination and segregation within the armed forces. The military was segregated during the war, with Black soldiers often serving in separate units and facing unequal treatment compared to their white counterparts. Despite these challenges, Black soldiers fought bravely and made significant contributions to the war effort.

The Double V campaign, which called for victory over fascism abroad and victory over racism at home, gained traction during World War II as Black Americans sought to highlight the hypocrisy of fighting for freedom and democracy overseas while facing discrimination and segregation at home.

The war also had economic implications for Black Americans. The demand for workers in wartime industries led to an increase in job opportunities for Black people in the North, resulting in the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to Northern cities.

Internationally, people of African descent from colonies and territories under European rule also played a crucial role in the war. Many colonies provided troops and resources in support of the Allied powers. The war also fueled nationalist movements in Africa and the Caribbean as people sought independence from colonial rule in the aftermath of the war.

Overall, World War II was a pivotal moment in Black history, highlighting the contributions and sacrifices of Black people both in the military and on the home front, and laying the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement that would follow in the decades after the war.