What was the first Jim Crow Law passed in Oklahoma concerning?

The first Jim Crow Law passed in Oklahoma addressed segregation in public transportation. This law was a significant part of the legal framework enforcing racial segregation in the state, following similar trends in other Southern states after the Reconstruction era. The implementation of such laws was aimed at maintaining and institutionalizing the racial hierarchy and discrimination against African Americans.

By establishing separate facilities for different races, the law reflected the broader national context of Jim Crow laws, which sought to limit the rights and freedoms of Black citizens in numerous aspects of public life. Segregation in public transportation was particularly visible and a frequent source of conflict, highlighting the deep-seated racism that permeated society at the time. This specific focus on transportation set a precedent for further segregation laws across various public and private sectors in Oklahoma and other states.