Homer Plessy was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, best known for his role in the landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. He challenged Louisiana's segregation laws by refusing to leave a "whites-only" railroad car, leading to his arrest. The case ultimately upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine, which legitimized Jim Crow laws for decades. Plessy's actions highlighted the systemic racism of the time and laid the groundwork for future civil rights activism.
Herbert Powell
The Supreme Court case of Plessy Versus Ferguson was extremely important. It declared that the doctrine of 'separate but equal' was constitutional. This upheld government sanctioned racism in America.
The Supreme Court case of Plessy Versus Ferguson was extremely important. It declared that the doctrine of 'separate but equal' was constitutional. This upheld government sanctioned racism in America.
what was Plessy vs ferguson
Homer Plessy was born March 17, 1863.
Making Plessy change his seat violated his equal rights under the constitution
Plessy v. Ferguson
The Supreme Court decided that Plessy's plan was still treating the negro as if they were being segerated.
Homer Plessy was 1/8 (.123%) black.
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making plessy change his seat violated his equal rights under the constitution-apex
That would be the Supreme Court Case Plessy vs. Furgeson