Black Americans were afraid to testify against whites in the South due to a pervasive culture of violence and intimidation. The threat of retaliation from white communities, including lynching and other forms of violence, was a significant deterrent. Additionally, systemic racism within the legal system often meant that their testimonies would be disregarded or that they would face further discrimination. This created a climate of fear that discouraged many from seeking justice.
Malcom X
By classifying them as African Americans, authorities could deprive them of cicil rights. Apex:)
Hispanic Americans.
Seperated Blacks from the Whites
Moderate Caucasians in Birmingham and in other places kept quiet about injustice towards African Americans because they were afraid that they would lose their careers, friends, family, be faced with mob action, and the Ku Klux Klan. Or, you could simply say that the whites thought blacks were animals and didn't deserve the equal rights.
There were more african americans than whites in population and in state government
He believed the Whites were the cause of all their problems and the devil.
There were more african americans than whites in population and in state government
Southern laws designed to restrict the rights of the newly freed black slaves
southern whites
African Americans and Some Whites.
because the whites were afraid of black
The Southern whites were FOR slavery and the Northern whites were AGAINST slavery. So using the word patriots isn't correct because Americans are all considered patriots.
Malcom X
White Americans/US Government and the Native Americans. Slavery/KKK and the Blacks. Segregation (Whites against the Blacks).
Many Southern whites saw African Americans as inferior humans who should have simply remained as property.
Many Southern whites saw African Americans as inferior humans who should have simply remained as property.