Gran National Steeplechase horse race in Liverpool, England. A large number of spectators gather at the Aintree racecourse to watch the Grand National horse race. A horse falls on the ground while running along the track. Horses run on the track and cross over fences. Killmore wins the race.
Members of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, AFL-CIO, picket a Woolworths store in New York City. Members of Union Locals, 23, 40, 62 and 66 are seen carrying signs as they march in front of the F.W. Woolworth store. Some of the signs read: "Woolworth practices discrimination in the South, and We Support Dr. Martin Luther King" (civil rights leader). A New York City uniformed police officer stands on the sidewalk observing the peaceful picketing. Civil Rights leader A. Philip Randolph is seen among the protestors, carrying a picket sign and marching. Passersby seem to ignore the activity.
People protesting the racially biased hiring policies and Jim Crow policies of the White Tower hamburger Company, picket one of its diner restaurants in New York City. African American and white civil rights protestors walk carrying signs. Man holding a banner that reads: 'Freedom Now'. Man holds a sign saying "Hire on ability not Bias." Other signs include, "Dollar spend here support segregation" and "Equality Yes. Bigotry No. Jim Crow must go!" Uniformed Police officers monitor the activity. Baby in a pram. A blind man, with seeing eye dog, pickets, accompanied by a woman. Spectators watch from a barricaded area.
People march in support of integrated schools in the United States during the Civil Rights movement. African American and white men and women walk on street with banners in hand. Banners read 'Integrated Education is Quality Education', 'Integration means better school' and "Jim Crow can't teach Democracy".
Jim Crow (Racial discrimination) laws and practices in the United States during period of civil rights demonstrations. African American man, operating a shoe shine stand on a city street, polishes shoes of a white patron.Several "white Only" signs seen in restaurant windows. African American man speaks over phone seeking support for William A. Roberts, African American running for State Senator. Poster of candidate, William A. Roberts, on the wall. A white girl sits next to an African American girl in a high school class.
Integrated high school classroom in the United States during time of civil rights unrest and widespread racial segregation. African American girls and boys seated in class room with white students. A black teacher takes attendance. Examples of Jim Crow laws being retired and ended, as well as some Jim Crow laws still in place. Following integration, Jim Crow law signs that have been taken down are seen in a trash basket. Some of the discarded signs read 'White Women" and "White Men'. Other Jim Crow signs still in place on commercial establishments are seen, including some that read "Colored" and "White Only" showing continued segregation practices.