Racism began in Maryland in 1638 WITH THE DOCTRINE OF - TopicsExpress

Racism began in Maryland in 1638 WITH THE DOCTRINE OF EXCLUSION! The Doctrine of Exclusion was collectively written by the Maryland Colony Council in 1638, and states the following, “ Neither the existing Black population, their descendents, nor any other Blacks shall be permitted to enjoy the fruits of White society.” The doctrine was written to insure that Blacks would remain a “subordinate, non-competitive, non-compensated workforce.” While many efforts have been made to dismantle the effect of the Maryland Doctrine and the system of slavery on the lives of Black Americans, the recent Supreme Court case challenging Affirmative Action programs reminds us that there still remains a mindset that seeks to limit the movement and opportunities of African Americans in most areas of American life beyond sports, entertainment and servitude.~Bill Gaskins Dr. Claude Anderson talks about the Doctrine of Exclusion and the Willie Lynch Letter and the plight of Blacks in America...