Category Archives: Race, History & American Society

Congress creates federal program to “civilize” Native Americans.” 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 Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar.  America’s history … Continue reading →

Congress bans importation of slaves, effective January 1, 1808, but establishes no remedy for Africans illegally smuggled into the country after enactment of the ban. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. “The Equal … Continue reading →

Idaho bans marriage between black and white people even though the state’s population is less than .02% African American. From the Equal Justice Initiative’s A History of Racial Injustice – 2018 Calendar. “The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is proud to … Continue reading →

Vote! There was a time when Black people and all women could not vote in this country. The Union was formed in 1776, and Black men did not get the right to vote until 1870, with the passage of the … Continue reading →