The black middle class of the nineteenth century went into decline as whites no longer wanted to employ blacks for services such as barbering or food preparation.

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The black middle class of the nineteenth century did experience a decline, in part due to increasing racial segregation and discrimination, which led to whites preferring not to employ blacks in various service roles, including barbering and food preparation, as well as in other skilled professions. This shift was part of the broader context of post-Reconstruction era policies and societal changes that reinforced racial barriers and limited economic opportunities for African Americans.

The Black Middle Class of the Nineteenth Century Went into Decline