Racial inequality has been a pervasive and enduring issue in Black history, stemming from the legacy of slavery, segregation, and discrimination in the United States and other parts of the world.

During the transatlantic slave trade, millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homes and families and enslaved in the Americas. This brutal system dehumanized Black people and perpetuated the belief in white supremacy. Even after the abolition of slavery, Black Americans faced systemic racism in the form of Jim Crow laws, segregation, and widespread discrimination in employment, education, housing, and voting rights.

The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s aimed to challenge and dismantle these discriminatory systems and fought for equal rights for all, regardless of race. While significant progress has been made since that time, racial inequality still persists in many areas, including income and wealth disparities, access to quality education and healthcare, overrepresentation in the criminal justice system, and systemic barriers to economic and social advancement.

Throughout history, Black individuals and communities have fought against racial inequality through activism, civil rights movements, and cultural expression. Their resilience, courage, and determination have paved the way for progress and continue to inspire change and advocacy for racial justice and equality.