Ohio Black Codes Exposed: The Buckeye State’s Nasty Little Human Rights Violation Secret
Most may not know that Ohio, the supposed beacon of liberty, harbored a dark secret in the form of the Ohio Black Codes, legalized prejudice that stifled Black residents' freedom. These oppressive laws stripped basic human rights, restricted movement, and silenced voices, perpetuating discrimination despite slavery being outlawed. Join us on a journey through Ohio's history, examining the impact, resistance, and ongoing quest for true freedom in the fight against these unjust codes. The 1804 Ohio Black Codes Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio , That from and after the first day of June next. no black or mulatto person shall be permitted to settle or reside in this state, unless he or she shall first produce a fair certificate from some court within the United States, of his or her actual […]













