Book Description

This report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is the product of a 3-day fact-finding hearing, sworn testimonies of numerous witnesses, subpoenaed data, and research. It examines underlying causes of racial and ethnic tensions in the Mississippi Delta, focusing on the areas of equality of economic opportunity, public education, and voting rights. The Commission's recommendations are directed to the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas, and the federal government.