We exist in a state of constant flux. Every pillar created for righteous change is almost certainly rebutted by the unchanged hearts that beat within places of power. These powers have unlimited resources and a convenient advantage known as Arrival Fallacy. Simply put, it is the notion that achieving a specific outcome or status will lead to a permanent state of contentment. That notion is ending slavery ended the problem or that any of the laws you meticulously mentioned ended the problem. It is a gateway for well-meaning Americans to become apathetic and poor allies. It also manufactures aversive racists, cranking them out like post-it notes, sticking to legislation, and covering up the progress that could be made. I'll end b saying - If freedom was made into a soup, 2 things would happen simultaneously. Forks would be made free and the cost of spoons would increase. It is a heart issue and always has been. Laws don't change people, people change laws...but those who didn't vote for it, always find ways to fight it. Most of the significant impacts to civil rights law happened because it affected $$ not because it was the morally right thing to do. $$ lost because Blacks stopped using buses - changed the law to get those dollars...not the heart. The heart is where the law must change. The heart that sees humanity and all we could be together. 👀 THANKS FOR HELPING US KEEP OUR EYES ON THE PRIZE 👀
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