"Explain how freedoms for African Americans were socially, politically, and economically limited from 1865 to 1900?” Socially, blacks were subjected to segregation and discrimination. Segregation wasn’t really a large problem to them, however, as they were more interested in forming a black community rather than integrating with the whites. However, I mean, it is still pretty awful to be treated like you’re not a being worthy enough to drink out of the same water fountain or attend the same school based on skin color. Blacks were subjected to many dehumanizing things socially speaking. Oh, and lets not forget the KKK (if that falls into this category; I think it does) who harassed, intimidated, and killed black people.
Jemma Victor Mrs. Westrick English 1101, 50930 12 February 2012 African American Culture The African American culture is very different from other cultures. Other cultures may find it difficult to understand how and why they do certain things or act a certain way. Over the years African Americans have been through a lot of difficult times trying to position themselves in the United States. Many have gone on to become productive citizens, while others became a product of excuses and their environment. It seems as though most of the culture has very little guidance and even fewer role models.
The African Americans were treated unfairly and they were the first group of people that were laid off during any economic downturn. When things were bad economically the Blacks suffered even more. The economical difference between whites and Blacks was that the Whites had more money so that meant they were better than them. Some of the African Americans eventually left and this was called The Great
Fighting for equal rights in the 1950’s was a job all in itself for coloreds in Monroe, North Carolina. Whether defending themselves from white supremacists or trying to fight for what’s right against racist law enforcers, life was not easy for colored peoples. In the first reading section of the book Negros With Guns by Robert F. Williams, I see that society definitely matters more then law. In the readings, society takes up a large portion of the scenario we read about. We see that the black community in Monroe takes up at least a quarter of the population, yet coloreds are still heckled by a large portion of the community.
Half the time, these “black” people aren’t even black. If we were discussing their color, many “black” people are technically different shades of brown. I have many African American friends, and they have all told me how offensive it is to be known as someone’s “black” friend. There has always been a debate over terms to refer to African Americans. Growing up, I was taught to call African American’s “negro” or “colored.” I’m from a small southern town, with the population of African American’s is a big zero.
African Americans were stated, as “one fifth of a white person” segregation was a huge part of African Americans lifestyle they were openly seen as less important then white people. Blacks and whites were separated either is school or neighborhood which made the matter worst then it already was. Education was one of the weaknesses in African American schools as they received poor education. For Black people to actually get somewhere and make a difference to how they were treated they needed education mainly as a lot of things relied on that. Booker T Washington believed education was the key.
As expressed by Dr. Leary, most African Americans seem to have internalized a sense of shame and believe that they are not good enough. An individual with such low self-esteem and self-worth ability to function in society is therefore lessened. This internalized sense of shame led most black people to look down on their own appearance. When an individual has strong black features such as a big nose, full lips, defined facial structure, kinky hair and dark skin, they are generally not considered attractive by other blacks. Dating back to slave days, when the lighter skinned slaves (women) were used as house slaves and darker skinned slaves were sent to work outdoors.
Successful African American homebuyers find that they receive less for their homes. Controlling for a variety of factors except race of neighborhood, Black homeowners received 18 percent less value for their homes than White homeowners. The Brookings Institution has called this “the segregation tax,” the price Blacks pay for living in all-Black neighborhoods. The concept of redlining is now being applied to areas other than home buying. People living in predominantly minority neighborhoods have found that service deliverers refuse to go to their area.
Racism and socially unfair treatment to African Americans were very prominent during the nineteenth and twentieth century. African Americans were treated inferiorly compared to whites; who were treated superiorly. African Americans were not treated as citizens; therefore, respect, employments, and education were almost impossible to come across during this time. Had it not had been for the roles of black leadership in the black community, more than likely, this would have remained an issue for much longer than it did. One of the black men to take responsibility for the rest of his fellow people and participate in black leadership was William Edward Burghardt, "W. E.
Even though Harlem was mostly populated by the African-American community they could still not escape the racial segregation that the white Landlords showed them. During this time the white landlords would charge African Americans significantly more rent then they would to a white renter. However throughout the 1920’s, 118 792 white people left the area of Harlem and 87 417. This was due to the Jim Crow Laws being passed and an uprising of the Klu Klux Klan in the south. Even though being a slum, Harlem was considered the spiritual home for African Americans alike, all over