Even after blacks and whites became equal under the law, discrimination persisted. For most of the twentieth century, racial discrimination in the application of the death penalty was especially evident in cases involving:

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Racial discrimination in the application of the death penalty was especially evident in rape cases, where historically, black men accused of raping white women were far more likely to be sentenced to death compared to other racial combinations and crimes. This reflects broader patterns of racial injustice and discrimination in the criminal justice system.

Even After Blacks and Whites Became Equal Under the Law