Jim Crow's Origins
The character Jim Crow transitioned from minstrel shows to a symbol of racial segregation, with roots extending into the North. Notably, Elizabeth's legal victory against a New York streetcar company marked a significant step toward integration, showcasing early resistance to racial discrimination. However, as the South transitioned post-slavery, the rise of Jim Crow laws in the late 19th century solidified segregation, beginning with the Louisiana Separate Car Act of 1890.In this clip
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101: The New South, Jim Crow (Plessy v. Ferguson), & the Death of Frederick Douglass
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