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Racial secregation

Welcome to our virtual museum about racial segregation in the United State. This exhibition tells the story of racial injustice and highlights three important figures who helped change history

Racial Segregation in the United States

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major charity adams

Harriet tubman

three figures fighting against segregation

3. Cultural Change and Awareness :

• Companies and institutions introduced stronger

polices for diversity and inclusion.

• The media and entertainment industries gave

more attention to racism and social inequalities.

1. Worldwide Protests :

• Huge demonstractions took place in the U.S. and around the world.
• The Black Lives Matter movement grew strong.

2. Police and Legal Reforms :

• Many American cities changed their police practices (reducing police budgets, banning chokeholds).
• Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison.

Reactions and Consequences :

The Event :

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was arrested by the police after being accused of using a fake ticket. Officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes and 29 secondes, even as Floyd repeatedly said, "I can't breathe".

and the Impact of His Death

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A Fight That Continues

This virtual museum highlights past and present struggles against racial segregation and systemic racism in the United States. Figures Like Harriet Tubman, Major Charity Adams, and George Floyd played different but essential roles in this fight. George Floyd's story shows that segregation and discrimination are not just history but ongoing issues. His death sparked a movement that continues to influence the world today.

Harriet Tubman ( 1822-1913 ): The Hero of the Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman wasa former slave who risked her life to free hundred of others by organizing their escape through the Undergroud Railroad. She also worked as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War and spent her life fighting for the rights of African Americans and women.

Major Charity Adams (1918-2002): Breaking Barriers in the Army

Major Charity Adams was the first African American woman to become a major in the U.S.Army. She led the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. Her unit, composed only of Black women, fought for racial equality and played an important role in delivering mail to solders, boosting their morale.

George Floyd (1973-2020): The Spark of a Global Movement

The tragic death of George Floyd during a police arrest in 2020 in Minneapolis reignited the debate on police violence and systemic racism in the United States. His murder, filmed and shared on social media, led to massive protest worldwide under the slogan " Black Lives Matter ".

Understanding Racial Segregation

After slavery was abolished in 1865, African Americans still faced many forms of discriminations. The Jim Crow laws ( late 19th century - 1965 ) forced strict seperation between Black and White people in public places, schools, transportation, and even hospitals. Their civil rights were often denied, and racial violence, especially from the Ku Klux Klan, was common.