Jim Crow New York
Jim Crow New York • New York Jim Crow Laws (1999)
While often associated with the Southern United States, the legacy of Jim Crow also impacted New York. Though formal Jim Crow laws were not enacted in the same manner, systemic racism and discrimination manifested in housing, employment, education, and social spheres, creating significant challenges for African Americans in New York. Examining this history reveals the nuanced and persistent forms of racial inequality that existed beyond the South and shaped the African American experience in New York.