After the Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896, which upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine, the Creole of Color community in New Orleans and other areas faced increased marginalization and discrimination. Many members of this community, who had previously enjoyed certain privileges and a degree of social mobility, found their status diminished as Jim Crow laws enforced stricter racial boundaries. The ruling contributed to the erosion of their cultural identity and social standing, leading to a greater push for civil rights in subsequent decades. Overall, the Plessy case marked a significant turning point that complicated the social dynamics for Creoles of Color.
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