US Independence 250th: Abandonment of Multiracial Democracy

The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence. The country has 38 states and continues to grapple with divisions regarding the treatment of Black populations. The abolition of slavery, despite being a significant event, was achieved reluctantly by Democrats and led to the rise of the Republican Party and segregation in the Southern states.

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