The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921

"The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921" by Various is a historical record from the early 1900s that acts as a scholarly compilation, taking on important parts of African American history and citizenship. It highlights the trials and tribulations encountered by Black Americans after the Civil War, especially concerning legal and societal obstacles. Specifically, C. G. Woodson's contribution, "Fifty Years of Negro Citizenship as Qualified by the United States Supreme Court," critically examines African American citizenship in the U.S., contending that even with constitutional rights guarantees, the legal system often failed to sufficiently safeguard Black citizens. Woodson looks at a number of Supreme Court rulings that impacted the lawful situation for African Americans, bringing up inherent inequities and unequal legal application that supported racial prejudice and the refusal of fundamental civil rights. The analysis of legal history establishes a crucial framework for understanding the continuing battle for genuine equality and civil rights.