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The Role Of Segregation In African American History
Ever since the beginning of the slave trade, African Americans were viewed as inferior individuals by the American people. Segregation only brought a deeper barrier between the races. “White” people thought that people of color were not opt to be in a position as high as them. African americans were targeted and they suffered with poor treatment until their equality became true. They were the main targets because they were afraid of the old customs making a return. Slavery had made to African American people very defenseless and liable. Segregation affected our history greatly and was a giant step into every citizens equality.

Equality has been reached after a long struggle. African Americans suffered the worst end of it. They were targeted

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