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We end our “Changes for Addy” display with a “Looking Back.” We hope you enjoy! More Addy content coming soon! ___ Looking Back: Changes in Society for African Americans after the Civil War By: Leah Jenkins, Assistant Researcher The end of the Civil War in 1865 marked the beginning of Reconstruction. The Federal Government introduced several constitutional amendments that extended rights to African Americans. The 13th Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, the 14th Amendment (1868) extended citizenship to all born within the United States, and the 15th (1870) protected the voting rights of citizens regardless of race. The protections offered by the three amendments allowed African Americans to vote, acquire land and seek their employment. Despite federal protectionist laws, states reversed many accomplishments through state and local law. Introduced in 1877, Jim Crow law codified racial segregation. Intimidation, convoluted language, and segregation successfully barred African Americans from voting, assimilating into white spaces and legitimized racism. All “White spaces” appeared, and public works like water fountains, swimming pools, restaurants, schools and neighborhoods were segregated. “Separate but equal” was utilized in an attempt to justify segregation, but utilities supplied for African Americans were often inadequate and faulty. Survival under Jim Crow was different than enslavement. Those who challenged or were suspected of challenging Jim Crow were often met with physical violence or jail time. For nearly a century, Jim Crow dictated and dominated American society. Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/eZGMjTqy

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In "The Exit - Living with Urban Joy," - I point to the vital role of Black Revolutionaries in the fight for Black Liberation. From Malcolm X to the Black Panther Party, these revolutionaries have been at the forefront of the struggle against racism and oppression. Despite being labeled as radicals or troublemakers and being jailed, labeled as terrorists, their actions and ideas have been essential in challenging the status quo and pushing for real change. Black liberation is not just about ending physical chains, but also about breaking free from the mental chains of racism, white supremacy, and systemic oppression. Black revolutionaries have worked to dismantle these systems and create a more just and equitable society for all. Today, their legacy lives on in movements like #BlackLivesMatter, which continue to fight for black liberation and against police brutality and racial injustice. As we honor the contributions of black revolutionaries past and present, let us also commit to continuing their work and supporting the fight for black liberation. It is only through collective action and solidarity that we can truly achieve freedom and equality for all. #BlackLiberation #BlackRevolutionaries #BlackHistory365 #BlackHistoryIsWorldHistory https://a.co/d/e0K9R2H

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I speak of lynching a lot when it comes to professional spaces. It triggers some people, but there are numerous parallels to the atrocities that occurred during the US Civil Rights Movement and what continues to occur in supposed professional spaces. I use this word because no one goes to work to get slaughtered. Employees expect to be safe or at least move through an equitable process that allows them to share their truths and seek justice when rules aren't followed. Some points I've observed: 1. People who lynch people in professional spaces think they will not be punished for their actions, otherwise the wouldn’t attempt to be so evil. 2. Systems often uphold the heinous acts of harm against employees despite evidence that confirms a workplace lynching has occurred. 3. People who witness lynchings at work often remain silent for fear of retaliation or harm to them in the same way someone was lynched. I define professional lynchings and other terms in this popular 2023 #StopPlayingDiversity podcast episode. Stay safe in these workplace streets, friends. https://lnkd.in/gH8Cc2Eu

Juneteenth is America’s Second Independence Day. To learn more, here’s a short but informative article from The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Replacing Confederate monuments with statues of civil rights activists allows communities to correct the historical narrative by honoring those who fought for equality and justice rather than those who defended slavery and white supremacy. Confederate monuments were often erected during the Jim Crow era as symbols of resistance to racial equality, and their presence continues to perpetuate the legacy of racism and oppression. By replacing them with monuments to civil rights activists, society can celebrate the progress made towards justice and inspire future generations to continue that work. John Lewis symbolizes the ongoing struggle for civil rights and human dignity. Honoring him acknowledges the contributions of Black Americans and other marginalized groups in building the nation. Replacing Confederate monuments with those of civil rights leaders promotes healing and reconciliation. It sends a powerful message that the community is committed to moving forward, united by shared values of equality and justice rather than division and hate. This transformation of public spaces can help to create environments where all citizens feel respected and valued.