What was the Progressive Movement's position on racial segregation?

The
Progressive Movement was a reform movement that brought many changes to American society in the
early 1900s. Child labor laws were passed to protect children. Many political reforms were
passed to help get the average person more involved in the political process. The referendum,
initiative, and recall are some examples of the attempt to get more regular citizens involved in
the political process. Laws were passed to control big businesses and to help workers. The
passage of worker compensation laws, the creation of the Federal Trade Commission, and the
passage of the Clayton Antitrust Act are examples of actions to regulate big businesses and to
help workers. Laws were passed to help protect consumers. The Meat Inspection Act and the Pure
Food and Drug Act are examples of these laws. Many reforms were made during the Progressive
Era.

One area of improvement that is significantly lacking in the Progressive
Movement was the passage of laws or the taking of actions to deal with racial issues. The Jim
Crow laws, which allowed segregation, remained in place. Lynching continued to be a common
tactic used in the South. Economic and political opportunities remained limited for
African-Americans. While much progress was made in improving society, one area where this did
not occur was in the area of racial segregation. Racial segregation remained alive and well
before, during, and after the Progressive Era.

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