Posts Tagged ‘Segregation’
Race, Class and Schools
Kevin P. Chavous ponders the significance of the Supreme Court decree for desegregation in the face of today’s education realities.
Read MoreAirman Chauncey Spencer Integrated the Air Force – At a Cost
A pilot and activist fought for integration of the United States Air Force after proving the safety of Black pilots.
Read MoreOlympic swimmers help erase the historic ‘swimming color line’
The 2012 Olympic games offer an opportunity for Black Americans to see people like themselves flourishing in the pool.
Read MoreHow Did Blacks Travel During Segregation?
The now infamous Green Book was crucial for Black folks to safely travel and find businesses during the Jim Crow Era.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Is Segregation Back in U.S. Public Schools?
While segregation may be illegal, social forces still separate people by race, including students attending school.
Read More‘Why Don’t We Have Any White Kids?’
Despite desegregation requiring schools to allow all children, many schools in New York City boroughs lack diversity.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: The Freedom Rides Began
A PBS special celebrates a group who participated in non-violent racial activism despite threats and violence received.
Read MoreAmerica’s ‘angriest’ theologian faces lynching tree
James Cone’s memoir describes growing up during the Jim Crow era and the righteous anger it inspired in him.
Read MoreJim Crow Museum Of Racist Memorabilia Showcases Segregation-era Artifacts
The Ferris State University library in Big Rapids, Michigan is home to the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.
Read MoreBirthday of Homer Plessy, early fighter against segregation
Homer Adolph Plessy’s birth year is unknown, but we celebrate the birthday of the man who fought segregation in March every year.
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