Post on 05-Dec-2014
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Traditional vs. Modern Racism
Where could a person living in the United States before the Civil Rights
Movement find evidence of Segregation?
Sports Teams, Then & Now
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship
My husband, is the Only White Guy on his Iraq, Army basketball team. Quite the change from 50 years ago.
Segregation in Restaurants
Segregation at Play… Segregation
even extended to places of recreation and play…
Today children of all races can be seen playing together.
Segregation in Housing…
the status of housing “division” in America.
This is our neighbors’ home, an African American family.
Segregation in medical care…
Before the Civil Rights Movement…
And After…..Dr. Michelle Brammer DMD and her patient.
Segregation in Schools…
Schools were Segregated until May 17, 1954
A sign in the “lunchatorium” of my kids
Elementary school
Segregation in the retail world…
Protestors wanting fair shopping laws
Everyone eats and shops together
An African-American President
The First US President, George Washington and his wife Martha
Our current US President, Barrack Obama and his wife Michelle.