The Attic 4/18/25 The Attic 4/18/25

THE MAN WHO BROKE JIM CROW

Jokes about lawyers and “activist” judges. Time to remember when Thurgood Marshall took the law and Constitution at their word.

The Attic 10/24/24 The Attic 10/24/24

THE REPORTER AND THE "GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI"

When Jerry Mitchell dug into “cold cases,” justice delayed was no longer denied.

The Attic 6/21/24 The Attic 6/21/24

In a savage and sizzling summer, Mississippi’s Freedom Schools were beacons of hope.

The Attic 6/12/24 The Attic 6/12/24

As Freedom Summer’s 60th approaches, its architect stirs memories and awe.

The Attic 2/4/23 The Attic 2/4/23

From the trenches of Civil Rights to the concert stage, Bernice Johnson Reagon has sung the praises of black culture.

The Attic 1/13/22 The Attic 1/13/22

From behind bars, King wrote an amazing letter with all the power of his dream.