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Following the Civil War came the period of Reconstruction which lasted from 1865 to 1877. During Reconstruction efforts were made to promote and instill racial equality throughout the United States. Reconstruction lead to nearly 4 million African Americans being freed.   The Freedmen’s Bureau was established by Congress. It was established in hopes of creating reinforcement between whites and blacks over disputes about land and labor. The Freedmen’s Bureaus also provided medical care and educational opportunities for former slaves. They also played a role in ensuring former slaves were receiving justice in the courts. During 1865, president Abraham Lincoln was assassinated very early during the Reconstruction movement. His assassination led to Vice President Andrew Jackson taking an immediate placement in office of the presidential seat. Lincoln and Johnsons visions for reconstruction weren’t the same. Johnson opposed rights for freed people. He vetoed all attem...

Hello, my name is Imari . I am currently a senior majoring in communications. I chose communications as my major because it is such a broad major. Also, I realized my freshman year of college, rehabilitation science probably wasn't the best route for me seeing that I can't even change my own band aid without getting grossed out. I transferred to Smith Christmas of 2017 on a basketball scholarship. I played on the women's basketball team up until this following academic year. Before that I had only been playing basketball for four years. I stopped playing because I ended up having my first child in October of 2019. She is three months now and growing so fast it is unbelievable. I wouldn't trade being a mother for the world. Out of all my major accomplishments in life she is the biggest blessing thus far. So right now, I am a full-time mom and a full-time student, overloading classes to make sure I graduate in May.  It isn't easy but I am more than deter...

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