EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1 MIN
This Week In Illinois History: Illinois Congressman Battles Jim Crow (April 28, 1941)
from This Week in Illinois History · host Clint Cargile
On April 28, 1941, Illinois Congressman Arthur Mitchell argued before the U.S. Supreme Court that African Americans were entitled to railroad accommodations equal to white passengers.
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On April 28, 1941, Illinois Congressman Arthur Mitchell argued before the U.S. Supreme Court that African Americans were entitled to railroad accommodations equal to white passengers.
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This Week In Illinois History: Illinois Congressman Battles Jim Crow (April 28, 1941)
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