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Our History Now Podcast
Black History is and has been suppressed in our society either by editing the facts or outright omission to create a false narrative. But that doesn’t mean we have to accept their version of reality. Please visit our website www.ourhistorynow.com.
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Civil Rights Act of 1871: Combating the Ku Klux Klan
The Civil Rights Act of 1871, also known as the Ku Klux Klan Act or the Third Enforcement Act, was enacted during Reconstruction to combat violence against African Americans by groups like the KKK. The legislation aimed to enforce the 14th Amendment by allowing individuals deprived of constitutional rights by those acting under the color of law to seek federal court relief. Over time, this act has served as a basis for lawsuits against state and local officials regarding civil rights violations and established a precedent for federal intervention in protecting these rights.
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Civil Rights Act of 1871: Combating the Ku Klux Klan – Our History Now