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https://i0.wp.com/www.yesmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Reconstruction-Black-Congress-Members.jpg?fit=1400%2C840&quality=90&ssl=11400840During the period after the Civil War, African Americans gained political power yet faced the backlash of White supremacy. Understanding Reconstruction is also essential for exploring Black power, resilience, and excellence.