We’re diving deep into a topic that has shaped the fabric of American society—white supremacy, and what many might not realize is that it wasn’t just a belief system; it was codified into law for centuries.Let’s rewind the clock to 1865, right after the Civil War. Southern states were desperate to maintain control over the newly freed African American population. Enter the Black Codes—laws designed to restrict the rights and freedoms of Black folks. These codes forced African Americans into labor arrangements resembling slavery, effectively locking them into a cycle of oppression while ensuring white dominance remained intact.

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