jan 1, 1876 - Jim Crow Laws enacted
Description:
Jim Crow laws were a collection of state and local statutes that legalized racial segregation. They existed for about 100 years, from the post-Civil War era until 1968 and were meant to marginalize African Americans by denying them the right to vote, hold jobs, get an education or other opportunities.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1876
Now
~ 149 years ago