Monthly Archives: March 2018

This day in history – March 13, 2015

Posted on March 13, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Uncovered evidence of San Francisco police officers’ racist text messages referencing cross burning and lynching is released to news media. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. “The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is proud … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 12, 1956

Posted on March 12, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

U.S. congressmen from 11 Southern states issue The Southern Manifesto declaring opposition to Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision prohibiting racial segregation in public schools. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 11, 1965

Posted on March 11, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Reverend James Reeb, a supporter of black voting rights, dies two days after he is beaten by angry whites in Selma, Alabama. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. “The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 9, 1892

Posted on March 9, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Ida B. Wells’ friends Thomas Moss, Calvin McDowell, and Henry Steward are lynched in Memphis, Tennessee, sparking Wells’ lifelong crusade against lynching. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. “The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 8, 1655

Posted on March 8, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Virginia Colony court rules against John Casor, a black indentured servant who sued for his freedom after being forced to work past his term, and declares him a slave for life. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 7, 1965

Posted on March 7, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Supporters of black voting rights marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, are attacked by police with tear gas, whips, and clubs; dozens are hospitalized on what becomes known as “Bloody Sunday.” From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 6, 1857

Posted on March 6, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

U.S. Supreme Court in Dred Scott v. Sandford rules that people of African descent cannot be U.S. citizens, are not protected by the Constitution, and have no standing to sue in federal courts. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 5, 1842

Posted on March 5, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

This week, Maryland law provides for punishment of up to 20 years in prison for any African American found with an antislavery publication in his or her possession. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 3, 1991

Posted on March 4, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Severe beating of black motorist Rodney King by Los Angeles police is caught on tape. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. “The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is proud to present A History of … Continue reading →

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On this day in history – March 4, 2015

Posted on March 4, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

U.S. Department of Justice finds pervasive racial bias within police department and municipal court in Ferguson, Missouri, including targeting black people for stops, arrests, and uses of force. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 … Continue reading →

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