Acquiescence is not ok.
I would like to address a matter that I consider important, which is the continuous impact of w.h.i.t.e supremacy in our national legislative body. As we all know, the United States abolished slavery in 1865, which was a major step forward in our country's history. But that was just the beginning of a long and ongoing struggle for civil rights. One of the first significant acts was the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which aimed to establish equality for all. This was followed by the adoption of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in 1868, which granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and prohibited states from denying equal protection of the law to any person. 📜 In 1870, the 15th Amendment was passed, preventing states from using race, color, or prior servitude as a basis for denying voting rights. And let's not forget the Civil Rights Act of 1875, which prohibited discrimination in public places like 🏨hotels, 🎭theaters, and 🚎public transportation. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that even with these advancements, life for emancipated slaves was far from easy. Many of these laws, despite their good intentions, actually imposed additional hurdles and barriers for black Americans, significantly impacting their quality of life. It's a painful reality we must confront. 💔 Historically we have to acknowledge that the legislative body is the epitome of w.h.i.t.e. supremacy. The very foundation of these United States was built on laws and policies that oppressed black people systematically from the beginning. Please understand that being civically engaged is in fact confronting w.h.i.t.e supremacy. We must prioritize the reassessment and revision of policies throughout our entire nation. Our focus should be on striving for progress and guaranteeing that our laws and regulations align with the principles of freedom and independence. I provided a list of important legislation that has greatly influenced our nation's history. Please review it and express your opinions and insights in the comments section. 👇🏼 1. The Homestead Act (1862) 2. The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) 3. The 13th Amendment (1865) 4. The 14th Amendment (1868) 5. The Reconstruction Act (1867) 6. The Morrill Act (1862) 7. The Treaty of Washington (1871) 8. The Dawes Act (1887) 9. The Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) 10. The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act (1883) 11. The Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) 12. The Hepburn Act (1906) 13. The Federal Reserve Act (1913) 14. The Clayton Antitrust Act (1914) 15. The Smith-Lever Act (1914) 16. The National Park Service Organic Act (1916) 17. The Espionage Act (1917) 18. The Sedition Act (1918) 19. The Indian Citizenship Act (1924) 20. The New Deal legislation (1933-1938) #civicengagement #policychange
Yes, it is!
I’ll second that Camille. We must not acquiesce! And Donald thanks for sharing because Tamika Mallory spoke the truth. White supremacy is never okay, should never become the norm and must be called out and eradicated!
Retired Registered Nurse, Accredited Case Manager @ Methodist Healthcare
1yWhite Supremacy is winning for those who practice it.