Throughline We The People: Equal Protection
Aug 15, 2024
Delve into the life-changing impact of the Fourteenth Amendment, from its post-Civil War origins to its role in landmark court cases like Roe v. Wade and Brown v. Board of Education. Hear about Lincoln's vision for equality and the backlash faced by African Americans. Discover the significant contributions of Black voters in shaping democracy and the strategic legal battles led by the NAACP for educational equality. Reflect on the evolving meanings of liberty and equal protection in today's society, highlighting the ongoing fight for civil rights.
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14th Amendment's Impact
- The 14th Amendment is crucial, shaping lives through cases like Roe v. Wade and Brown v. Board of Education.
- It addresses citizenship, due process, equal protection, and liberty, impacting fundamental rights.
Lincoln's Liberty Analogy
- Abraham Lincoln's analogy highlights the subjective nature of liberty.
- The sheep and wolf have different perspectives on the shepherd's actions, illustrating varying interpretations of freedom.
Lincoln's Assassination
- John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln three days after a speech on Black rights.
- Lincoln's advocacy for Black citizenship and voting rights incited Booth's deadly act.