Christine King Farris
Christine King Farris is an esteemed educator and the older sister of the prominent civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was born...
Category : Civil Rights
Margaret Bush Wilson
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Margaret Bush Wilson (1919-2009) was a prominent civil rights activist, attorney, and leader in the African American community. She dedicated her life to fighting for...
White Fragility
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“White fragility” refers to a concept introduced by Robin DiAngelo, a sociologist and author. It refers to the defensive reactions or resistance displayed by some...
Grant Reynolds
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Grant Reynolds was a civic leader, civil rights activist, World War II chaplain, attorney, and educator. He was best known as a leading force in...
School to Prison Pipeline
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The school-to-prison pipeline refers to a disturbing trend where students, primarily those from marginalized communities, are funneled from schools into the criminal justice system. It...
White Privilege
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White privilege is a term used to describe the societal advantages and benefits that individuals who are perceived as white may experience solely as a...
The Louisiana Separate Car Act
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The Louisiana Separate Car Act was a state law passed in 1890 in the state of Louisiana, United States. The law mandated racial segregation on...
Hall v. DeCuir
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Hall v. DeCuir is a significant legal case in the United States that dealt with issues of racial segregation and discrimination in public transportation. The...
Systemic Racism
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Systemic racism refers to the ways in which societal institutions, structures, and policies perpetuate racial discrimination and inequality. It goes beyond individual acts of prejudice...
The mass incarceration of African Americans
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The mass incarceration of African Americans is a significant aspect of the broader issue of mass incarceration in the United States. It highlights the disproportionate...