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Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 US 537 (1896)
Homer Plessy was arrested on June 7, 1892, for sitting in a whites-only railroad car, in violation of restrictions set by Louisiana's Separate Car Act of 1890. The East Louisiana Railroad Company, which also wanted the Separate Car Act repealed, conspired with the (New Orlean's) Citizens' Committee, a civil rights activist group comprised primarily of African-American professionals, and Plessy to arrange Plessy's arrest so he would have standing to challenge the law in court.
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Who was the African American that got arrested for riding in a whites only railroad car?
Homer Plessy
Did Homer Plessy have any disabilities?
No, it appears Homer Plessy was intelligent, healthy and strong. Nothing in the literature suggests otherwise.
Is Homer Adolph plessy related to Hitler?
No. No relationship.
How old was Homer Plessy when he joined the Citizens' Committee and got arrested for violating a segregationist law?
Homer A. Plessy (March 17, 1863 - March 1, 1925) was the petitioner in the landmark US Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 US 537 (1896), that legitimized the "separate but equal" doctrine used to discriminate against African-Americans. The Plessy ruling, combined with the Court's earlier decision in the Civil Rights Cases, 163 US 537 (1883), which repealed the Civil Rights Act of 1875, allowed Jim Crow laws to flourish across the country (most particularly in the Southern states). Plessy was finally overturned by Brown v. Board of Education, 347 US 483 (1954).Homer Plessy was 30 years old when he was arrested on June 7, 1892, for sitting in a whites-only railroad car, per the restrictions set by Louisiana's Separate Car Act of 1890. The East Louisiana Railroad Company, which also wanted the Separate Car Act repealed, conspired with the Citizens' Committee and Plessy to arrange Plessy's arrest so he would have standing to challenge the law in court.
How many children did homer plessy have?
Plessy had three children an when they moved one of there childern had got hit by a car for playing in the street in Washington d.c
Why was Homer Plessy arrested (apex)?
He was riding a whites-only train car (apex)
Who was the African American that got arrested for riding in a whites only railroad car?
Homer Plessy
What percentage of black was Homer Plessy?
Homer Plessy was 1/8 (.123%) black.
Did Homer Plessy have a family?
No.
Did Homer Plessy have any disabilities?
No, it appears Homer Plessy was intelligent, healthy and strong. Nothing in the literature suggests otherwise.
When was plessy born?
Homer Plessy was born March 17, 1863.
Why was homer please arrested?
Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 US 537 (1896)Homer Plessy was arrested on June 7, 1892, for sitting in a whites-only railroad car, in violation of restrictions set by Louisiana's Separate Car Act of 1890. The East Louisiana Railroad Company, which also wanted the Separate Car Act repealed, conspired with the (New Orlean's) Citizens' Committee, a civil rights activist group comprised primarily of African-American professionals, and Plessy to arrange Plessy's arrest so he would have standing to challenge the law in court.
Was plessy arrested?
He was arrested on June 7, 1892
What is the dates of Homer plessy accomplishments?
1926
Did Homer Plessy have kids?
yes he had eight children
Is Homer Adolph plessy related to Hitler?
No. No relationship.
How many years was homer plessy in jail?
15
