I always knew that there were so many different parts of slavery and segregation in American history that stunted African Americans. Now learning how clearly different people and court cases correlate with each other is truly fascinating. Although it is fascinating it is also upsetting learning about how many times the U.S repeated history
The Plessy V Ferguson case is a perfect example. How it took the U.S's greatest minds fifty-eight years to figure out that separating the two races was unconstitutional is mind-boggling. Obviously, it was a different era and things were much different, but in the end, it was the same constitution.
Even though the effects of segregation still affect black people today it seems like things have gotten better. Though it makes me wonder how there are still areas in this nation filled with black people that are much less meager in opportunities.
I think about places near my home in Philadelphia, PA like the town right outside of Philadelphia called Kensington. It is located in North East Philadelphia and it is a horrible place to live because of the crime opioid problem, and low opportunities. Some people in the city even call it zombie land because of the number of insane drug addicts walking around.
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| One of the most prolific homeless spots in Kensington, PA |
I also learned that in 2021 African Americans made up 13% of the population however they make up 40% of the homeless population. That is a prime example of generational racism and systematic racism. As well as the horrible idea of redlining which placed African Americans in these already poor communities with no choice.
In the end, the Brown V Board gave a great advancement for the black community however the racism never ends, and the hate never ends. It's not like this is solely for black people though, it happens to every race today because people in this world don't know how to treat everyone with respect and they never have. It is hard to even imagine a world in the future where no one gets mistreated because of the color of their skin.
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