Professor Peter Irons Archives

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Separate but Equal: Jim Crow’s Legacy of Racial Inequality in America

December 1, 2017

The case of Plessy v. Ferguson began in 1890, when the Louisiana legislature passed the Separate Cars Act. This law stated, “No person shall be permitted to occupy seats in coaches, other than the ones assigned to them on account of the race they belong to.” […]

Book Review: “The Center Seat” by Professor Peter Irons

July 28, 2017

From the brutal murder of a law student to an explosive showdown in the Supreme Court, The Center Seat by The Great Courses professor Peter Irons is as entertaining as it is informative. It’s the perfect summer read for lifelong learners. […]