The history of Blacks in America is sordid, to say the least. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, many freed slaves remained marginalized, often working for extremely small wages.
The post-Civil War era Jim Crow Laws created dangerous conditions for many in the South, enforcing segregation and limiting opportunities, resulting in threats and violence from white neighbors.
The civil rights movement, emerging in 1954, emphasized the serious social disparities and injustices faced by Black Americans, culminating in significant legislative changes such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Despite the advancements made with the Civil Rights Act, the legacy of inhumane treatment and deep-seated racism deeply rooted in many Southern cities persists even today.
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