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Convenient illiteracy about racial injustice is no longer a viable option.

Take some time to learn about how systemic racism affects all of us, and then advocate for solutions that you believe in.

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Articles That Map The Issues

Milestones of the

Black American Experience

1619

First African slaves delivered to North America

1619-1865

2.5 centuries of slavery, murder, rape, family separation, torture (second American genocide)

1865, Dec 6th

13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishes slavery

1868, July 9th

14th Amendment to the Constitution promises full citizenship for former slaves, and equal protection under the law

1870, Feb 3rd

15th Amendment promises voting rights

1870-1964

For almost 100 years after the abolition of slavery, black people face domestic
terrorism, segregation, and disenfranchisement from municipal and economic privileges

1964, July 2nd

The Civil Rights Act promised access to public spaces, education, and bolstered employment rights for all people regardless of race

1968, April 11th

1968, April 11th

Civil Right Act Of 1968 - promised housing rights to all people, regardless of race

1968-2020

For 52 more years, black people continue to suffer the consequences of the U.S. federal government's failure to provide the equal protections defined in the Civil Rights Acts

Today

The moment for patriots to rally and create The Black New Deal. Time to require our elected officials to enact Black New Deal proposals, and move the U.S. toward its best future.