Colored in a white Supremacy Environment

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The Jim Crow era was devastating and very oppressive to colored people. Most of the colored people were powerless, poverty stricken and discriminated against although the 13th Amendment abolished slavery. White Supremacist considered themselves superior to colored people. They classified colored people as second class, reminding them about where they stood in the Jim Crow era. Colored people have come a long ways through the Jim Crow era of 1876-1965. During reconstruction white supremacy formed political and social groups to promote whites to oppress colored people. After examining 10 visual graphics from the Library of Congress website it painted a clear picture of racial discrimination with signs posted indicating a constant reminder so you will not step out of line. In the sign displaying in the Jim Crow society such as “A highway sign advertising tourist cabin for Negroes”. The Tourist cabin for Negroes”, looked isolated. When I examined the appearance of the cabin it may me wonder if rodents or snakes dwelled inside. The trees was towering over the cabin and the grass ne...

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