Segregation

Segregation

The action of separating people based on race and/or gender, with two types - De Jure Segregation enforced by law, and De Facto Segregation based on fact rather than law.

Doctrine

A single important rule, theory, or principle widely followed in a field of law.

Filibuster

The use of extreme tactics to delay action, especially in a legislative body.

Separate but Equal - 1896

U.S. Supreme Court ruling establishing the doctrine as law, allowing segregation as long as facilities were "equal but separate."

NAACP - 1909

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, formed in 1909 in New York, aiming to ensure political, educational equality and eliminate race prejudice.

Segregation in Public Schools is now Illegal - 1954

U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education declared segregation in schools unconstitutional, ending the "separate but equal" doctrine.

End of Segregation - 1964

President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, prohibiting discrimination in public places and overcoming challenges in the House and Senate to pass the bill.

Racial Divisions

Whites and blacks living separately, limited opportunities for black education and jobs, reflecting a time of widespread racism.

Tom Robinson’s Trial

Black man falsely accused of rape, exposing racial prejudice and leading to his conviction despite evidence in his favor.

Boo Radley’s Treatment

Illustrates racial bias and unequal justice as white characters like Boo are treated differently than black individuals for similar actions.