Segregation in Black history refers to the system of racial segregation that was enforced in the United States from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. This system of segregation, also known as Jim Crow laws, enforced the separation of Black and white people in public spaces, such as schools, restaurants, restrooms, and public transportation.

Segregation was used to enforce white supremacy and maintain the social and economic dominance of white Americans over Black Americans. It reinforced the belief in racial inequality and perpetuated discrimination and violence against Black individuals.

During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Black activists and their allies fought against segregation and worked to dismantle this system of racial oppression. Through protests, marches, legal challenges, and civil disobedience, they were able to bring about significant changes that ultimately led to the abolition of segregation and the passage of civil rights legislation, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

While the legal end of segregation marked a significant victory for the civil rights movement, its legacy continues to impact Black communities today through ongoing disparities in education, housing, healthcare, and criminal justice. It is important to remember the history of segregation in order to understand the challenges that Black Americans have faced and continue to face in their pursuit of equality and justice.