The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on December 6, 1865, and it officially abolished slavery in the United States. The amendment states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."

This amendment was a significant milestone in Black history as it marked the end of legal slavery in the United States, a practice that had been deeply entrenched in the country since its founding. The 13th Amendment was a crucial step in the long struggle for racial equality and civil rights for Black Americans.

It is important to note, however, that while the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it did not end the systemic racism and discrimination that continued to impact Black Americans in various forms, such as Jim Crow laws, segregation, and widespread racial violence. The fight for full equality and justice for Black Americans has been ongoing since the abolition of slavery, and the legacy of the 13th Amendment continues to shape discussions and activism around racial justice in the United States today.