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Eni Faleomavaega: “It was racism at its best, and it was not until 1954 that another Supreme Court decision came about.”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
It was racism at its best, and it was not until 1954 that another Supreme Court decision came about.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

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Discussion on the historical impact of Supreme Court decisions on racial equality.

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