Segregation Reflection

By Hannah Maness -

     After learning more about segregation and the practices put in place to further segregate the country. I became more aware of how far the government went to separate individuals and make it harder for minorities to have equal access to opportunities in life. I also became aware of the Federal Housing Act and how in some neighborhoods, homes could only be sold to white people, and they could not be resold to African Americans. This was upheld by federal judges because they were considered to be "private agreements." I was surprised to learn that white Americans were required to pay relatively low down-payments for houses and that they were able to get loans very easily. While on the other hand, African Americans were required to pay extremely high down-payments for their houses and that because the federal government wouldn't ensure them, they were often unable to get loans. Ending segregation is not only about ending separation. It's about creating equal opportunities for all and providing extra opportunities for those who are disadvantaged. It is scientifically proven that we need to be in diverse communities in order to be better learners and thinkers. I felt upset to know that this treatment of African Americans was considered acceptable and that this issue was not resolved sooner. Everyone should be given equal access to opportunities, and it is not okay to limit access to these opportunities based on someone's skin color. 


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