The Darkest Shade: Understanding Mississippi’s History of Racism
Tracing Mississippi’s History of Slavery
Mississippi’s history of racism can be traced back to the time of slavery…
The Jim Crow Era in Mississippi
The black codes were eventually eliminated by the federal government but were later replaced by a new set of laws that institutionalized segregation…
The Fight for Civil Rights in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the fight for civil rights was often met with violent resistance from white supremacists, hate groups, and government officials…
The Legacy of Racism in Mississippi Today
Today, Mississippi has come a long way since the days of slavery and Jim Crow, but the legacy of racism remains deeply ingrained in the state’s culture and history…
Conclusion
Mississippi may be known as the darkest shade, but it is also a state that has learned a tremendous amount from its troubled past…
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