Jim Crow Laws: The Codification of Racism

21/12/2024 6 min Temporada 3 Episodio 12
Jim Crow Laws: The Codification of Racism

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Know It All, Madeline unpacks the history and impact of Jim Crow laws, the system of racial segregation and oppression that defined the South for nearly a century. From their origins in the post-Reconstruction era to their devastating effects on African American lives, we explore how these laws institutionalized inequality and fueled the fight for civil rights. Join us to learn about the resistance, resilience, and enduring lessons of this dark chapter in American history.