Beyond Prejudice: Ep1: Unveiling the Shadows of Segregation: A Deep Dive into America’s Racial Divide

Welcome to Beyond Prejudice with the Morris Perspective podcast. As part of our ongoing series, Breaking the Silence of Racial Bias, I'm your host, Connie Morris, and today we're delving into a crucial and often painful chapter in American history: racial segregation.

In this episode, we explore the origins, enforcement, and lasting impact of segregation in America. We discuss how these policies were legally sanctioned and socially enforced, with devastating consequences for African American communities. Using resources from the Equal Justice Initiative, we provide a comprehensive understanding of this dark period in American history.

We'll look into the Jim Crow laws, the Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, and the doctrine of separate but equal. We also examine how segregation was maintained through violence, intimidation, and systemic underfunding, and how it entrenched racial hierarchy for decades.

Join us as we reflect on the legacy of segregation and its continuing impact on society today. Understanding this history is essential to breaking the silence of racial bias in America and working towards a more equitable future.

Until next time, I'm Connie Morris with the Morris Perspective podcast. Thank you for joining us.