This is a complex but important question. Let’s break it down historically and then assess broader treatment of Black people through modern times in Spain vs. the United States. 📜 Who Ended Slavery First? Country Abolition of Slavery Spain 1886 (in Cuba) United States 1865 (13th Amendment) U.S. abolished slavery earlier, in 1865, after the Civil War. Spain abolished slavery in 1886 — but only after prolonged resistance in its colonies, especially Cuba. Slavery in Puerto Rico was abolished in 1873. ⚠️ Important Note: While the U.S. technically ended slavery first, the legacy of racial segregation continued long after — through Jim Crow laws, redlining, and systemic racism. ⚖️ Who Treated Black People Better Through Modern Times? 🇺🇸 United States Post-Abolition: Blacks faced Jim Crow laws, lynchings, and exclusion from civil rights for a century. Civil Rights Act only passed in 1964. Mass incarceration, police brutality, and systemic discrimination still disproportionately affect Black Americans today. 🇪🇸 Spain Spain does not have a large historical Black population like the U.S. does, especially on the mainland. While racism does exist in Spain, it’s often tied to anti-immigrant sentiment, especially toward Africans or Afro-Caribbean migrants. Spain didn’t have segregation laws like Jim Crow or similar institutional racism on a comparable scale. 🌍 Key Differences Aspect United States Spain Segregation Laws Jim Crow laws (1877–1960s) None officially Police Brutality (Modern) High-profile killings (e.g., George Floyd) Racist incidents occur, but far fewer in scale Cultural Representation Strong Black culture, but underrepresentation Less visible Black presence in public life Racial Tensions Deep-rooted and ongoing Present, but less institutionalized historically ✅ Summary The U.S. ended slavery before Spain, but has had a longer and deeper history of systemic racism, segregation, and violence against Black people. Spain ended slavery later, but has not institutionalized racial oppression in the same way. In modern times, Black people have generally faced more systemic barriers and violence in the U.S. than in Spain, though both countries still deal with racism in different forms.