Interview with Thomas I. Atkins conducted for Eyes on the Prize II. Discussion centers on history of school segregation in Boston that ultimately lead to school busing. Other topics include the role the NAACP had in the legal arguments and some of the anti-busing protests.
Segregation in education--Law and legislation, Atkins, Thomas I., 1939-2008, Race relations--United States, Oral History--United States, South Boston (Boston, Mass.)--Race relations, School integration--Massachusetts--Boston, African American lawyers, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Civil rights--History--20th century, Civil rights movements--United States
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Blackside, Inc.
Contributor:
Shearer, Jacqueline, Blackside, Inc.
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Blackside, Inc., Washington University in St. Louis