In 1970, Robert Clark Jr., the first Black legislator in Mississippi since Reconstruction, cast the only vote against a “freedom of choice” education plan that aimed to maintain segregation through state-supported private schools.
Great article. Appreciate your inclusion of Clark’s ideology and bravery of standing firm, and a look at how unfortunately things really haven’t changed much in Mississippi. Looking forward to your new book on Robert Clark, Jr.
Great article. Appreciate your inclusion of Clark’s ideology and bravery of standing firm, and a look at how unfortunately things really haven’t changed much in Mississippi. Looking forward to your new book on Robert Clark, Jr.
Thank you for reading! The book will be available sometime next year with the University Press of Illinois.