Race in the 20th century- Jim Crow Laws

In this post, i will discuss racism in the 20th century. This article discusses Jim Crow laws- which were created by white southerners during the 1870's-1960's to enforce racial segregation. These terribly racist and cruel laws were made in the Plessy v. Ferguson decision. These laws enforced a "separate but equal" standpoint for racial segregation. Under the Jim Crow laws, "whites only" and "colored only" signs were proliferated across the south in almost every public area, including swimming pools, buses, movie theaters, etc. If an African American challenged these laws, they would have violent punishments or would be arrested.

Jim Crow laws were deemed unconstitutional following World War two. The Plessy v. Ferguson decision was overturned in the Brown v. Board of education case. These laws came to an end in the 1960's following the civil rights movement.

Race

    This post is about racial segregation in America from the 1890's to the 1990's. This article describes the various segregation laws during this time period, and how these laws affected the african american community. Segregation is, as the article states, a separation of people based on their religion, race, class, or age. Racial segregation was extremely apparent during this time period. Almost everywhere, there would be signs indicating "whites" or "colored" people only. All bathrooms, restaurants, hotels, and other public spaces were segregated under the Plessy vs. Ferguson act which called for a "separate but equal" mindset. Segregation ended after the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments by the end of the century. After holding many speeches, rallies, and protests, the black community was granted total equality with the help of many influential leaders such as WEB Dubois and Martin Luther King Jr.

Race During Reconstruction

In this post, i will discuss race during reconstruction from this article. The article talks about how slavery was changed during the reconstruction era, and how this era remains relevant today. The article states that during this time period, "congress enacted laws and constutional amendments that empowered the federal gov. to enforce the principle of equal rights." This is important because without these laws and amendments, african americans wouldn't have the same rights as they do today (for example the right to vote). The article states that this was a time for progress for former slaves and for the south as a whole. I agree because without the passing of laws that protect the rights of African Americans, we would be a more racially segregated country. These laws opened a new era for equality and freedom.