Media and literature are a key part of activists strategies in order to influence movements, and improve both individuals’ well being as well as societies social/political development. In the United States during the 1960’s, racism against African American citizens continued to have a negative impact, with ignorance of government, society sparking hate groups as well as discrimination in education, until protesters begin to use the tactic of public communication to guide the American people to support different groups as well as impacting those affected in ways never seen before. Government influence continued to have a negative effect on African Americans education, basic human rights and opportunities, and the struggle to improve racial equality
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These legal bounds segregated America, and was abundant in all aspects of life. Separation, it seemed, was the new motto for all of America, as legalized racism continued to sweep the nation as a whole. The civil rights movement was first and foremost a challenge to segregation, the system of laws and customs separating blacks and whites that whites used to control blacks after slavery was abolished in the 1860s. Racism was apparent in America before the 50ś but became apparent when Jim Crow laws were introduced to society including dividing laws stating, “(JIm Crow Law) (JIm Crow Law) (Effect in Society primary source). Jim Jim Crow Laws were statutes and ordinances established between 1874 and 1975 to separate the white and black races in the American South. In theory, it was to create "separate but equal" treatment, but in practice Jim Crow Laws condemned black citizens to inferior treatment and facilities. Education was segregated as were public facilities such as hotels and restaurants under Jim Crow Laws. conclusion, before the effects of the Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow laws were implemented into American society, dividing the nation racially and enabling discrimination. Jim Crow Laws were created to restrict African Americans in society and maintain legal inferior treatment in everyday life. From establishments to facilities the Laws created the phrase, “separate but equal” and attempted to make racism justified. Such bias was okayed by government with the acceptance of the Jim Crow Laws which further influenced treatment of African Americans in society thus encouraging the Civil Rights
These legal bounds segregated America, and was abundant in all aspects of life. Separation, it seemed, was the new motto for all of America, as legalized racism continued to sweep the nation as a whole. The civil rights movement was first and foremost a challenge to segregation, the system of laws and customs separating blacks and whites that whites used to control blacks after slavery was abolished in the 1860s. Racism was apparent in America before the 50ś but became apparent when Jim Crow laws were introduced to society including dividing laws stating, “(JIm Crow Law) (JIm Crow Law) (Effect in Society primary source). Jim Jim Crow Laws were statutes and ordinances established between 1874 and 1975 to separate the white and black races in the American South. In theory, it was to create "separate but equal" treatment, but in practice Jim Crow Laws condemned black citizens to inferior treatment and facilities. Education was segregated as were public facilities such as hotels and restaurants under Jim Crow Laws. conclusion, before the effects of the Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow laws were implemented into American society, dividing the nation racially and enabling discrimination. Jim Crow Laws were created to restrict African Americans in society and maintain legal inferior treatment in everyday life. From establishments to facilities the Laws created the phrase, “separate but equal” and attempted to make racism justified. Such bias was okayed by government with the acceptance of the Jim Crow Laws which further influenced treatment of African Americans in society thus encouraging the Civil Rights