Rose Rosetree’s Reviews > Root and Branch: Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and the Struggle to End Segregation > Status Update
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Heroic Houston and Marshall took on restrictive covenants that prevented Black Americans from purchasing houses.
At the Supreme Court, before the trial 1/3 of the Justices recused themselves because their own homes were restricted by these restrictive, racist covenants.
— Jun 24, 2023 06:15PM
At the Supreme Court, before the trial 1/3 of the Justices recused themselves because their own homes were restricted by these restrictive, racist covenants.
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So sad, the passing of Charles Hamilton Houston. He was 61.
What a golden life of service!
— Jun 25, 2023 05:37PM
What a golden life of service!
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Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston were instrumental in halting fires of 4,000 railroad employees -- to be fired becuase of the color of their skin.
— Jun 24, 2023 06:13PM
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By now this amazing attorney and public speaker was also spearheding how to fundraise to ensure the survival of the NAACP. How I admire Thurgood Marshall!
— Jun 23, 2023 05:49PM
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Another brilliant idea from Thurgood Marshall: Establishing a Legal Defense Fund for the NAACP, so that donations might become tax deductible.
— Jun 22, 2023 06:24PM
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Thurgood Marshall faced danger in Dallas, threatened violence against him for defending the rights of Black men to serve as jurors.
Such courage in action!
As a result of the actions of many courageous Americans, Black jurors began to appear in juries in Texas. For the first time!
— Jun 22, 2023 06:23PM
Such courage in action!
As a result of the actions of many courageous Americans, Black jurors began to appear in juries in Texas. For the first time!
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No success this time, but Thurgood Marshall's work was still proceeding, still gaining power.
Making a big change in the direction of truth and racial justice? Which was harder to bear, how long it took... or contemplating the speech, the actions, the faces of proud-and-intransigent bigots?
— Jun 22, 2023 06:21PM
Making a big change in the direction of truth and racial justice? Which was harder to bear, how long it took... or contemplating the speech, the actions, the faces of proud-and-intransigent bigots?
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The NAACP and Thurgood Marshall spearheaded the fight to end lynching in America, making it a federal crime.
— Jun 22, 2023 06:19PM
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Oh the tragedy of Lloyd Gaines.
Winning the case, losing the man. (A mysterious disappearance, tragic consequences for a many whose court case helped so many Black Americans to gain good educations.)
— Jun 22, 2023 06:19PM
Winning the case, losing the man. (A mysterious disappearance, tragic consequences for a many whose court case helped so many Black Americans to gain good educations.)
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Thurgood Marshall's six-month "temporary" work with the NAACP begins. It will continue for the next 25 years.
Prosecuting, for instance, landmark cases to help Black students be admitted to American high schools. Serving valiantly.
— Jun 21, 2023 05:25PM
Prosecuting, for instance, landmark cases to help Black students be admitted to American high schools. Serving valiantly.
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And Happy Juneteenth to all you Goodreaders who celebrate this holiday. It's only been a federal holiday since 2021.
A bittersweet holiday. When will all Americans be able to say, "Black Lives Matter"?
— Jun 19, 2023 02:54PM
A bittersweet holiday. When will all Americans be able to say, "Black Lives Matter"?
