This text excerpts from F. Michael Higginbotham's Ghosts of Jim Crow examines the enduring legacy of racial discrimination in the United States. Higginbotham recounts personal experiences of racial profiling and discrimination, illustrating how seemingly race-neutral policies and practices perpetuate inequality. The book analyzes key legal cases and historical events, demonstrating how the legal system has historically and continuously reinforced white supremacy and black victimization. The author further explores economic disparities, housing segregation, and political underrepresentation, arguing that systemic racism continues to manifest in modern America. Ultimately, Higginbotham advocates for policy changes and a societal shift in attitudes to dismantle the ongoing effects of Jim Crow.
