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Jim Crow 2.0 — Bring It On
I cannot wait for the “Black Only” signs
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“Segregation is that which is forced upon inferiors by superiors. But separation is that which is done voluntarily, by two equals — for the good of both.”― Malcolm X
Trump and the Republicans are bringing back segregation. Our government just removed the executive order signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 that prohibited separate facilities based on race by federal contractors.
“The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has removed an explicit ban on “segregated facilities” like waiting rooms, restaurants and drinking fountains for federal contractors, a memo issued by the U.S. General Services Administration showed.
The memo was issued last month but media outlets took note of it on Tuesday after a report from NPR.” reuters.com, Trump administration removes ban on ‘segregated facilities’ in federal contracts
What did the memo direct?
“The memo stated that “when issuing new solicitations or contracts,” civil agencies should no longer include the provision and clause about the “Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.” reuters.com, Trump administration…
