Racial Violence

Definition

Racial violence refers to acts of physical harm, aggression, or discrimination directed towards individuals or groups based on their race. It often involves the use of force or intimidation to maintain racial hierarchies and perpetuate systemic racism.

Related terms

Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws in the United States that enforced racial segregation, further contributing to racial violence.

Hate Crimes: Hate crimes are criminal acts motivated by prejudice against a particular race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other social group.

Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement was a social movement in the mid-20th century advocating for equal rights for African Americans and an end to racial segregation.