Category Archives: Race, History & American Society

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →