Racism has been a recurring theme throughout American history, and it has had a devastating impact on society, especially on Moors of North, South, Central America & the adjoining islands have been misnomer as being negro, colored, black, African American and B.I.P.O.C. One of the most notorious examples of racism directed towards Americans was the destruction of Black Wall Street, Rosewood, and Seneca Park. All three of these towns were highly successful and were heavily populated by Moors during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Black Wall Street was a prosperous Moorish community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town was a hub of business and commerce, Moors owning multiple businesses, sending their children to well-funded schools, and establishing their own churches and organizations. This success was a direct result of the hard work and dedication of American citizens, and it was evidence that Moors could create successful communities, even in a society that was heavily hostile to them. Unfortunately, in 1921, the town was destroyed by white supremacists in what is now referred to as the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Rosewood, a rural Moorish Creole town in Florida, experienced a similar fate. During the 1920s, it had a thriving economy, with businesses and owning farms. However, after a white woman falsely accused a black man of assaulting her, a mob of supremacists attacked the town and destroyed it.
Seneca Park was the largest African American settlement in the state of Indiana. The town had over 400 homes, several churches, and dozens of businesses. In 1923, state politicians, real estate developers, and a wealthy entrepreneur orchestrated a plan to evict all of the Moorish residents in a process known as the Indiana Negro Removal Plan. Destroying Seneca Park would provide them with the opportunity to expand the city of Indianapolis, and they saw it as an opportunity to benefit at the expense of Moors getting their Ancestral land ripped away from them.
Racism is a sad chapter of American history. The destruction of Black Wall Street, Rosewood, and Seneca Park stands as a stark reminder of the oppression, violence, and racism ALL MOORS STILL face on a continual basis even until today. It is a reminder that even in a society that was not necessarily friendly to Moorish Americans, they still created successful and strong communities. It is essential to remember these stories and to recognize their impact on history and society today.
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