Black people of all backgrounds are coming to the same conclusion: Black civil rights and citizenship in America are under attack. And the laws and policies show their concerns that 2025 America will soon look like 1925 America to be valid. Credit: Getty

Are the civil rights and citizenship status of Black people in America under attack? 

Many scholars, activists and grassroots community members seem to think so. Countless Black voices can be heard saying as much in classrooms, faith houses, barber shops, family reunions and more.

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But is it true? Are the civil rights and citizenship status of Black people in America under attack? A partial rundown of laws and policies introduced and passed just this year not only suggests these assertions to be correct, but confirms that they are.

Check out this video, which matches real laws, policies and executive orders to specific rights being dismantled to the detriment of Black people and communities, making 2025 begin to look more like 1925.

I'm originally from Cincinnati. I'm a husband and father to six children. I'm an associate pastor for the Shrine of Black Madonna (Houston). I am a lecturer (adjunct professor) in the University of Houston...