In its decision in the case of U.S. v. Bhagat Singh Thind (1923), the Supreme Court deemed Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship because U.S. law allowed only free whites to become naturalized citizens. The court conceded that Indians were “Caucasians” and that…
“The Doctrine of Discovery is one of the earliest examples of classical international law—that is, the accepted legal norms and principles that control conduct between different states. The Doctrine was developed to regulate European countries’ actions and conflicts over exploration,…
“Black” Becomes a Synonym for “Slave” The Skin Color customs of modern American Blacks demonstrates that they have adopted their former master’s ideas as to the identity given to them after being stripped of their freedom. This also shows the…
UNITED STATES – APRIL 8: Rep. Grace Meng, D-NY, participates in the House Democratic women news conference to mark “Equal Pay Day” on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. The lei was made out of Pay Day candy bars strung together. (Photo…