This article is my reaction to the book, "Having Our Say."

An aspect of the subterfuge which was instituted by southern whites to prevent the death and burial of Jim Crow. Moreover, the compelling moves initiated by members of the black community to circumvent discrimination.

An essay which discusses some of the long term and short term side effects of the "Jim Crow" system.

We honor the memories of our weary, but courageous, ancestors who fought for equality and justice that we might have a better life, and strengthen this nation through our contributions of gifts and talents that God so lovingly, and graciously bestowed upon us.

An essay on A Gathering of Old Men.

Author Danielle McGuire has written a book telling the stories of black women who suffered under Jim Crow laws. Based on interviews with the women who were raped and abused, yet never received justice from the court. Trials did take place but men often got off scott free or if convicted only served a short time in prison.

The dances were held in the Womens Institute building opposite the post office…

Jim Crow with the approval of the Supreme Court became the law of the Southern United States in 1896. The Supreme Court had turned congressional Reconstruction upside down. It would be another sixty years before another Supreme Court overturned the "separate but equal"doctrine.

An Essay on Jim Crow.

How legislation alone isn’t enough.