racism and integrations in the USA experienced by african americans
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"After generations of persecution, the sixties produced the first challenge to the subjugation experienced by Negroes in the United States but many blacks still experience racism."
The civil rights movement was the beginning of a long struggle for blacks in America for the achievement of racial equality with many victories resulting. Whilst racial discrimination is still a reality in everyday life, it is no longer to the same extent to that of the past. Martin Luther King's teachings of peaceful, non-violent direct action, aided by certain leading figures and organisations, teamed with co-operation amongst large groups of both blacks and sympathizing whites, made integration in a severely segregated country a reality. By making small triumphs through peaceful resistance, and through the use of the American constitution and legislation, the movement was able to gain the same civil rights over time as that of the white Americans. However some blacks in America still experience racism in their living conditions, achievement prospects and through authoritative bodies, such as the Police, particularly in families which have not been able to escape the low socio-economic environments.
Blacks in America have long been the target of racial discrimination, unjust laws and unequal opportunities. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln produced the Emancipation Proclamation to free blacks from slavery all over America. However, it wasn't until 1865 that the Proclamation was passed and slavery was abolished. This seemed a great step for the acquirement of basic civil rights for blacks, but many blacks were not free...