What were somethings that happened to blacks back in the day?

Historically, Black individuals faced severe discrimination and systemic racism, particularly in the United States. They were subjected to slavery, which stripped them of their rights and freedoms for centuries. Following the abolition of slavery, many continued to encounter Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation and disenfranchisement. Additionally, they were often victims of violence, such as lynching, and faced significant barriers to education, employment, and equal treatment under the law.