The Progressive Era was marked by a movement to correct social, economic and political problems in America. However, one area in need of reform that was mostly overlooked by white Progressives was the plight of African Americans. Examples of that can be living in a different neighbourhood or drinking from a different water fountain.
During the Progressive Era, racism affected many aspects of American society. Particularly in the South. Jim Crow was the way of life for blacks, thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson, the 1896 'separate but equal' ruling. It made segregation flourish.
African Americans were excluded through voting restrictions. One of the Progressive political reforms of the era was direct primary elections.
During the Progressive Era, racism affected many aspects of American society. Particularly in the South. Jim Crow was the way of life for blacks, thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson, the 1896 'separate but equal' ruling. It made segregation flourish.
African Americans were excluded through voting restrictions. One of the Progressive political reforms of the era was direct primary elections.