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RECONSTRUCTION: CARTOON. Lex Africanus. A southern senator is forced to share his hotel bed with a black legislator. Cartoon from a northern American newspaper of 1874
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RECONSTRUCTION: CARTOON. Lex Africanus. A southern senator is forced to share his hotel bed with a black legislator. Cartoon from a northern American newspaper of 1874
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1874 Boarding House Caricature Caucasian Equal Rights Hotel Integration Jim Crow Landlord Legal Politics Reconstruction Senator Share Sharing Stereotype White
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This print titled "RECONSTRUCTION: CARTOON. Lex Africanus" takes us back to the year 1874, a time when America was grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War and attempting to rebuild itself. The image depicts a powerful scene that challenges racial stereotypes and highlights the struggle for equal rights during this period. In this cartoon from a northern American newspaper, we see a southern senator reluctantly sharing his hotel bed with a black legislator. This unexpected scenario serves as both an engraving of legal progress and a satirical commentary on the prevailing attitudes towards integration in post-war America. The artist skillfully captures the tension between these two men, one Caucasian and one African American, who find themselves as unlikely bedfellows in this boarding house setting. Through their expressions and body language, we can sense their discomfort but also perhaps some shared understanding. This caricature sheds light on the deep-rooted divisions within American politics at that time. It symbolizes not only the physical act of sharing space but also represents broader themes such as power dynamics, Jim Crow laws, and societal expectations surrounding race relations. As viewers today, we are reminded of how far our society has come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done in achieving true equality for all Americans. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect on our past while inspiring us to continue striving for progress in building an inclusive future.
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