Civil Rights in St. Louis

Wright, John A., Sr.; Wright, John A., Jr.; Wright, Curtis A., Sr.; Moore, Gwen (FRW)

ISBN 10: 1467107190 / ISBN 13: 9781467107198

Published by Arcadia Publishing, 2021

Seller Inventory # 43567102-n

Synopsis:

Since its very beginnings, St. Louis has been at the forefront of America's struggle for equality. Many people have contributed to the fight for justice both in and outside of the courtroom by challenging the country to live up to the ideals outlined in the Declaration of Independence. St. Louisans have fought for civil rights in housing, property, education, health care, voting rights, and criminal justice, creating landmark cases that have reshaped America. The fight has not been without victories but has often been laced with tragedy, pain, and suffering. St. Louisans have always been a driving force for change. St. Louis was the site of some of the earliest civil rights protests before Missouri entered statehood in the early 1800s. George Vaughn fought in the Supreme Court to end restrictive covenants and housing discrimination in the 1940s. Unarmed Michael Brown's death brought attention to the area, placing the Black Lives Matter movement in the nation's forefront in 2014. The civil rights movement in St. Louis illustrates the unfinished work to live up to America's promise.

About the Author: Dr. John A. Wright Sr. is a Fulbright scholar, educator, and local historian who has written several books. Dr. John A. Wright Jr. is a coauthor of several publications and a teacher. Dr. Curtis A. Wright Sr. is a coauthor and teacher.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Civil Rights in St. Louis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New