It’s the Modern World, the End of Times, the Decline of the West, the Revolt of the Masses. It’s the 1920’s. It’s going to be Very Silly.
In honour of Black History Month, a little taste of the language of power that has been used to keep people quiet and obedient for ages.
1896—Plessy vs. Ferguson. The U.S. Supreme Court rules against a 7/8 white man (classified black) who sued Louisiana for being forced to ride in the “colored” coach on a train.
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SUBLUNARY
A. adj.
1. Existing or situated beneath the moon; lying between the orbit of the moon and the earth; hence, subject to the moon’s influence.
b. Inferior, subordinate (to). Obs.
2. Of or belonging to this world; earthly, terrestrial.
3. [...]