The fact is that racism, despite all the doomsayers, has diminished. Constance Baker Motley diminishdoomsayerfact Change image and share on social
The legal difference between the sit-ins and the Freedom Riders was significant. Constance Baker Motley differencefreedomlegal Change image and share on social
King consciously steered away from legal claims and instead relied on civil disobedience. Constance Baker Motley civilclaimconsciously Change image and share on social
We knew then what we know now; only exemplary blacks are acceptable. Constance Baker Motley acceptableblackexemplary Change image and share on social
Columbia Law School men were being drafted, and suddenly women who had done well in college were considered acceptable candidates for the vacant seats. Constance Baker Motley acceptablecandidatecollege Change image and share on social
The Constitution, as originally drawn, made no reference to the fact that all Americans wre considered equal members of society. Constance Baker Motley americanconsiderconstitution Change image and share on social
Affirmitive action is extremely complex because it appears in many different forms. Constance Baker Motley actionaffirmitiveappear Change image and share on social
In high school, I discovered myself. I was interested in race relations and the legal profession. I read about Lincoln and that he believed the law to be the most difficult of professions. Constance Baker Motley believedifficultdiscover Change image and share on social
Had it not been for James Meredith, who was willing to risk his life, the University of Mississippi would still be all white. Constance Baker Motley jamelifemeredith Change image and share on social
Whites would rather not be involved in race matters, I think. Constance Baker Motley involvematterrace Change image and share on social