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An oral history with Wilma Stuart

An oral history with Wilma Stuart, a foster mother to Japanese children following their time at the Children's Village orphange. The interview was…

At The Mercy Of Deluge

This editorial cartoon by Geo. H. Ben Johnson, which appeared in 1919, is a good example of Mitchell's fundamental conviction that racism was…

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Opinion; May 17, 1954; Records of the Supreme Court of the United States.

In this milestone decision, the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. It signaled…

Building burned during 1992 L.A. riots

A $2 or Less store has been destroyed by fire during civil unrest on April 30, 1992.

Building burning during 1992 L.A. riots

A man runs by a building going up in smoke during the civil unrest on April 30, 1992.

Building burning during 1992 L.A. riots

Hollywood Swap Meet building is on fire on Hollywood Blvd. and Wilcox Ave. during civil unrest on April 30, 1992.; Same building seen in images…

Business being looted in 1992 L.A. riots

People taking merchandise from J. C. Discount Outlet, located at 2101 W. Pico Blvd., during the riots of 1992. The security gate has been broken open.…

Camera store burned during L.A. riots

Exterior view of the remains of Simon's Camera, located at 720 N. Vermont, as seen after it burned down during the 1992 riots.

Children and adults with heads bowed in vigil for the four killed in Birmingham, Ala. bombing, Pasadena, Calif., 1963

SILENT MARCHERS-Children are in foreground of group that staged a 'silent march' on Pasadena City Hall. They stand with heads bowed for four Negro…

Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Act enforced the constitutional right to vote, conferred jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States, provided injunctive relief…