161K views · 2.3K reactions | Watch an illustration of EJI's new report, Reconstruction in America (https://eji.org/reports/reconstruction-in-america-overview/). While the 12 years after enslavement initially held great hope, the era gave way to devastating violence by white people against Black communities. Our history of racial injustice requires more attention to address the issues of today. | Equal Justice Initiative | Facebook

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War delves into the transformative post-war years as the U.S. struggled to evolve. #ReconstructionPBS premieres Tues, April 9 at 9/8c. | PBS