Change in Race Relations Via Legislation
Controversial. Emotional. Loaded. Our history of race legislation is one shrouded in mystery and confusion. Affirmative Action for example, remains a seriously divisive subject in American society. As such, opportunities for open dialogue, particularly across racial lines, remain limited and misinformation is left to flourish.
By exploring the articles, resource links, and information provided on this page, you will track progress and change in race relations and discover the truth about race legislation.
By exploring the articles, resource links, and information provided on this page, you will track progress and change in race relations and discover the truth about race legislation.
School Integration in 2006
Lingering questions, unanswered by Brown vs. Board of Education, force the U.S. Supreme Court to take yet another look at the controversial issue of school integration.
Lingering questions, unanswered by Brown vs. Board of Education, force the U.S. Supreme Court to take yet another look at the controversial issue of school integration.
1865 - The Black Codes
Afro-American History Guide, Jessica McElrath, explains how slave states responded in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The Black Codes restricted the rights of newly-freed blacks so that their lives would resemble those of slaves as much as possible, and necessitated the passing of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.
Afro-American History Guide, Jessica McElrath, explains how slave states responded in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The Black Codes restricted the rights of newly-freed blacks so that their lives would resemble those of slaves as much as possible, and necessitated the passing of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.
Creation of the Jim Crow South
Afro-American History Guide, Jessica McElrath, discusses how Reconstruction-era civil rights laws gave way to Jim Crow in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
Afro-American History Guide, Jessica McElrath, discusses how Reconstruction-era civil rights laws gave way to Jim Crow in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
The Civil Rights Movement - A Timeline
African-American History Guide Jessica McElrath provides a timeline of the American civil rights movement.
African-American History Guide Jessica McElrath provides a timeline of the American civil rights movement.
Omaha Bill 1024 - Is Omaha Promoting School Segregation?
Omaha Legislature recently passed Bill 1024, which threatens to segregate a 2-county school system. Arguments for and against this legislation are presented in the article - "Is Omaha Promoting School Segregation?"
Omaha Legislature recently passed Bill 1024, which threatens to segregate a 2-county school system. Arguments for and against this legislation are presented in the article - "Is Omaha Promoting School Segregation?"
Chief Justice Nominee John Roberts on Affirmative Action
Discussing Chief Justice Nominee John Roberts' record on affirmative action.
Discussing Chief Justice Nominee John Roberts' record on affirmative action.
The Search for Justice - The Second Supreme Court Vacancy
Rehnquist's Death and the Advent of a Second Supreme Court Vacancy. Will the power shift?
Rehnquist's Death and the Advent of a Second Supreme Court Vacancy. Will the power shift?
A Nation Divided - Polarized Views on Illegal Immigration Policy
How recent events and positions shape the challenge of responding to illegal immigration. Presented are varying approaches and considerations to resolution of this key issue, which negatively affects homeland, economic, and humanitarian security.
How recent events and positions shape the challenge of responding to illegal immigration. Presented are varying approaches and considerations to resolution of this key issue, which negatively affects homeland, economic, and humanitarian security.
The Real Concern Underlying Pressures to Renew the Voting Rights Act
The real concern underlying pressures to renew the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965.
The real concern underlying pressures to renew the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965.
Politics of Race and Marriage
The one case that changed the politics of race and marriage forever.
The one case that changed the politics of race and marriage forever.
A Timeline for Civil Rights Legislation in the U.S.
A timeline for civil rights legislation in the U.S.
A timeline for civil rights legislation in the U.S.
Varying Perspectives Regarding Affirmative Action in Higher Education
What do both supporters and opposers of Affirmative Action in higher education believe? Find out here.
What do both supporters and opposers of Affirmative Action in higher education believe? Find out here.
What are the U.S. Hate Crime Laws By State?
A resource for comparing U.S. hate crime laws by state.
A resource for comparing U.S. hate crime laws by state.
A History of Affirmative Action Policy
A valuable resource summarizing policy and decision-making activity on Affirmative Action.
A valuable resource summarizing policy and decision-making activity on Affirmative Action.