White American women have long played significant roles in maintaining racist practices. One sociologist calls the phenomenon "social mothering."

2018 marks the 150th anniversary of a number of constitutional conventions in Southern states during Reconstruction. One lasting achievement was creating universal education systems.

Kristen Green's memoir Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County neglects the broader significance of the county's school desegregation crisis.

A look at Albert Einstein's passionate fight against racism.

While pledging to keep schools segregated, Alabama Governor George Wallace set up a community college system that benefited black Alabamans.

Educational segregation hurts all kids, white, black, and Hispanic.