Jim Crow or jim crow

📖 Definitions

noun

The systematic practice of discriminating against Black people.

💬 Usage Examples

“As droves of Black Americans fled the violence of Jim Crow, Canada’s government and residents organized to refuse you entry and even deport those fortunate enough to clear the bureaucratic obstacles.” Andray Domise; Canada’s Own Legacy of Oppression; Maclean’s (Toronto, Canada); Jul 2020.
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