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What is Separate Car Act

Chapter 16
Handbook of Research on Practices for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
In 1890, this law was established by the Louisiana government. It required African-American and Caucasian railway passengers to ride in separate train cars, but it mandated that all passengers regardless of race have equal facilities in their train section.
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The Exploration of Diversity and Inclusion Programs Within Institutions of Higher Education
Tyresa Rene Jackson (Teachers College, Columbia University, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9628-9.ch016
Abstract
In recent decades, the landscape of higher education has begun to shift. Yet, throughout the higher education pipeline (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D., and Law), there are stark differences in the academic performance and graduation outcomes among diverse student populations. This chapter explores landmark historical cases that promulgated diversity and inclusion programs in higher education. This chapter also assesses the social experience of race in higher education and if diversity and inclusion programs truly help to remove barriers to access.
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