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An oral history with Wilma Stuart, a foster mother to Japanese children following their time at the Children's Village orphange. The interview was conducted for the Children's Village at Manazanar Oral History Project by California State University,…

This editorial cartoon by Geo. H. Ben Johnson, which appeared in 1919, is a good example of Mitchell's fundamental conviction that racism was destructive to the nation as a whole. It underscores his basic position:

"When separation is based upon…

In this milestone decision, the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. It signaled the end of legalized racial segregation in the schools of the United States, overruling the…

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

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

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 00043429 and 00043431.

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. Photo date: April 30, 1992.

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

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 girls killed in the Birmingham bombing.

The Act enforced the constitutional right to vote, conferred jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States, provided injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, authorized the Attorney General to institute suits to…