Why were black people mistreated in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, black people in the United States faced systemic racism and discrimination rooted in a long history of slavery and segregation. Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in the South, relegating black individuals to inferior social and economic status. The Great Depression exacerbated these inequalities, as job competition intensified, leading to increased hostility and violence against black communities. Additionally, discriminatory practices in housing, education, and employment perpetuated cycles of poverty and disenfranchisement.