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Separate but equal fun of Jim Crow in North Carolina

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      I love American History... Even the dark embarrassing parts because that's what makes us strong.  I know that February has passed us.. we are now in March... but b lack history month is a time to reflect on those that labored, struggled, and suffered to make this world a better place. It's a time to remember a part of our American history that is often times forgotten. The Civil Rights Act       As in years past... I like to go digging for more information about this time period that includes slavery, Jim Crow and the Civil Rights era.      The library of congress has been a great resource for me. In Connecticut, Yale University's online library was also a great resource for me.       So after my move to North Carolina, I began looking for resources -- here that could help me.     To be fair, I knew nothing about this area when I moved here. I had no prior interests or connections he...