Segregation In America
Introduction:
The background of African Americans living in the United States has not been pleasant. From the 1600’s and on African Americans have faced a certain kind of cruel oppression unknown to other races. Yet as time grew on, Americans mended these wounds with laws, amendments, and certain types of social acceptance, such as breaking down the barriers of racial segregation constructed in the post World War 1 Era, to improve the lives of all living in the U.S.A. Not even today do we have perfect harmony, but still do we work towards this goal.
But how has the past affected today? Does Slavery still impact those living now? Has the complete social segregation of the 1920’s affected social conditions today? It is actually the racial barring …show more content…
When the Great Depression Struck, the government, as part of New Deal reforms, constructed middle class homes under the FHA; The Federal Housing Association. Next, real estate agents and “Contract Brokers”, sold homes to many African Americans who had come during the Second Great Awakening, which began in 1941. (AP U.S. History Textbook) Upon the new decade, many real estate businessmen, as well as people who worked for the bank, worked to scare white homeowners into selling their homes for low prices, with fears that blacks would soon invade their neighborhood. After this practice had taken over, these “Contract Brokers”, sold housing units to many new age migrants at prices more than double their normal worth.n This was a major part in creating the segregation that leads into today. Ta-Nehisi Coates tells the story of Clyde Ross, who bought their house for $27,500, when it was purchased by the landlord for a mere $12,000. These landlords were called “Contract Brokers” because they forced African American Homeowners to buy “on contract”, meaning that they must abide by the harsh payments or lose their home …show more content…
Shouldn’t those who faced segregation but are doing well today account for some? With Donald Trump’s projected 20-year Tax plan, we would accumulate $15 Trillion to the government, so why not give some to those who still faced hardships? Well, as it has been stated before, a streamlined cash flow to individuals could definitely upset the economy and promote inflation. However, impoverished areas and cities such as Detroit and Chicago neighborhoods need assistance to fight against discrimination and redlining that is still prominent in banks today. It is required that to see cities like these prosper once more, they require assistance.
Conclusion:
To summarize, the need for a cash payment to fix the wrongdoings of the past , as well effects that still haunt today is needed if the progression of America will continue.Equal rights have been given over the history of the United States, and hopefully, a chance to create a more balanced present and future will
The background of African Americans living in the United States has not been pleasant. From the 1600’s and on African Americans have faced a certain kind of cruel oppression unknown to other races. Yet as time grew on, Americans mended these wounds with laws, amendments, and certain types of social acceptance, such as breaking down the barriers of racial segregation constructed in the post World War 1 Era, to improve the lives of all living in the U.S.A. Not even today do we have perfect harmony, but still do we work towards this goal.
But how has the past affected today? Does Slavery still impact those living now? Has the complete social segregation of the 1920’s affected social conditions today? It is actually the racial barring …show more content…
When the Great Depression Struck, the government, as part of New Deal reforms, constructed middle class homes under the FHA; The Federal Housing Association. Next, real estate agents and “Contract Brokers”, sold homes to many African Americans who had come during the Second Great Awakening, which began in 1941. (AP U.S. History Textbook) Upon the new decade, many real estate businessmen, as well as people who worked for the bank, worked to scare white homeowners into selling their homes for low prices, with fears that blacks would soon invade their neighborhood. After this practice had taken over, these “Contract Brokers”, sold housing units to many new age migrants at prices more than double their normal worth.n This was a major part in creating the segregation that leads into today. Ta-Nehisi Coates tells the story of Clyde Ross, who bought their house for $27,500, when it was purchased by the landlord for a mere $12,000. These landlords were called “Contract Brokers” because they forced African American Homeowners to buy “on contract”, meaning that they must abide by the harsh payments or lose their home …show more content…
Shouldn’t those who faced segregation but are doing well today account for some? With Donald Trump’s projected 20-year Tax plan, we would accumulate $15 Trillion to the government, so why not give some to those who still faced hardships? Well, as it has been stated before, a streamlined cash flow to individuals could definitely upset the economy and promote inflation. However, impoverished areas and cities such as Detroit and Chicago neighborhoods need assistance to fight against discrimination and redlining that is still prominent in banks today. It is required that to see cities like these prosper once more, they require assistance.
Conclusion:
To summarize, the need for a cash payment to fix the wrongdoings of the past , as well effects that still haunt today is needed if the progression of America will continue.Equal rights have been given over the history of the United States, and hopefully, a chance to create a more balanced present and future will