When a system fails enough people for long enough, the failure starts to look normal.

Fear has often been the hidden force behind acts of evil and injustice throughout history. When fear takes root in society, it can disguise itself as hatred, discrimination, and systemic oppression. This post explores how reconstruction was never intended to rebuild but used to fuel Jim Crow and influence permanent racial injustice. Understanding this connection helps us recognize the patterns that persist and encourages us to confront them with clarity and courage.