The clip in question comes from a 1965 debate between Baldwin and conservative author William F. This shot recreates a famous historical photo. The origins of the Aunt Jemima character are rooted in slavery, and the emblem was only "retired" in 2020. Numerous other signs of racism are prevalent in the first episode as well, including segregated movie theaters and ice cream shops - the result of Jim Crow laws that weren't fully abolished until the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964.Īnd as Tic, Leti, and Uncle George drive through the South and Midwest, they frequently encounter racist ads, including one for Aunt Jemima pancakes. In 1961, a group of civil rights activists called the Freedom Riders rode buses across state lines to protest this lack of enforcement, usually leading to jail time and violent attacks by white supremacists.Įventually, the ban on segregated buses was enforced, thanks to the efforts of the Freedom Riders and other activists. They're even refused a ride into town because of their race.Įven though segregated buses were determined to be unconstitutional in 1946 (thanks to a Supreme Court ruling), Southern states frequently ignored the decision and were mostly unchallenged by the federal government. In the first scene, Tic and the lone other Black bus rider are shown to be seated at the back of the bus (the "colored" section), which later breaks down.
Set in the 1950s, the series doesn't shy away from showing the real-life racism Black Americans faced during that time period. Racism is prevalent in "Lovecraft Country." Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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