Black Discrimination In The 1920s

Every two minutes, someone in the United States falls victim to a hate crime. As alarming as this sounds, it's clear that prejudice is not a distant issue; it is an insidious force woven into the fabric of our daily lives and stemming back 100s of years. The source of discrimination derives from people in the majority being afraid of losing status and power. They often combat their insecurities by instilling terror or intimidation in others. In the 1920s, discrimination was at its peak as white men were under the impression that marginalized groups were taking control of the country. They were scared that black communities would become more successful than their own and, in turn, cause them to lose money. This fear led them to attack and even burn down thriving black communities. One of the most

Media spread stereotypes and historical power deficits, resulting in women having to face constant complications like being underpaid in their jobs or not even being allowed to work at all. Even though they had just been granted the right to vote, they still were considered subordinate by their country. After a century, you'd think prejudice and the fear of powerlessness would be ancient history, but sadly, that's not the case. Even now in the current day, discrimination rises once more from the fear of losing perceived authority and superiority. Immigrants encounter discrimination on a daily basis because of concerns that they will cause disruptions in the economy and change "American culture." These false assumptions often lead to biased policies and unfair treatment, making it ridiculously complicated for families to find a new home. To this day, immigrants are being tossed all over the country because political parties want to send a message to competing groups and establish their power. LGBTQ+ individuals have a similar story as they continue to face the same prejudice dating back a century