Free African Americans in the North faced significant challenges, including systemic racism, discrimination, and limited economic opportunities. Despite being legally free, many encountered social prejudice and were often relegated to low-paying jobs or manual labor. Additionally, they faced restrictions on voting rights and access to quality education, which further hindered their ability to improve their societal standing. Moreover, the threat of being kidnapped and sold into slavery remained a persistent fear.
African Americans deal with a biased & oppressive society that challenges each individual to face & fight racism on a daily basis.
Segregation, segregation, segregation, and segregation
There were no laws against limiting housing or jobs to African AmericansApex!
they died
They couldn't have certain jobs or live in certain states.
African Americans deal with a biased & oppressive society that challenges each individual to face & fight racism on a daily basis.
Segregation, segregation, segregation, and segregation
There were no laws against limiting housing or jobs to African AmericansApex!
African Americans and/or native Americans
they couldn't be white.
Many employers do not hire African Americans as they do Caucasians. The Africans Americans are also not paid as well.
They did not have a plays to go
Racial discrimination.
they died
they died
civil war
They couldn't have certain jobs or live in certain states.