Why The History Of Segregated Facilities Matters In The Trump Era

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America has come a long way since the institution of segregation, a system of enforced separation based on race, that lasted well into the 20th century. It involved laws, policies, and social customs that kept Black and white Americans apart in public spaces, schools, transportation, housing, and more. Though legally dismantled in the mid-20th century, the legacy of racial segregation in the United States remains deeply rooted, and in some cases, reawakened by modern political forces.