Segregation in Black history refers to the legal and social practice of separating African Americans from white Americans in almost all aspects of life, particularly in the Southern United States during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Segregation was enforced through Jim Crow laws, which mandated separate facilities for blacks and whites, including schools, buses, restaurants, restrooms, and water fountains.

Segregation resulted in the systemic discrimination and disenfranchisement of African Americans, limiting their access to opportunities and perpetuating racial inequality. Black individuals were subjected to violence, discrimination, and dehumanization, creating a culture of fear and oppression.

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s challenged segregation and fought for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans. Landmark events such as the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling in 1954 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 sought to dismantle segregation and establish legal protections against discrimination.

Although segregation formally ended with the abolishment of Jim Crow laws, its legacy continues to impact society today through ongoing racial disparities and systemic inequalities. Understanding the history of segregation is essential to addressing and dismantling racism and working towards a more just and equitable future.