Funeral for “Joe Racism” at Armstrong High School, 1990
Grade Level
High, Middle
Time Period
1951-1999: Late 20th Century
Theme
African American History, Civil rights
Resource Type
Primary Source
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- What do you notice about this image?
- Why would students hold a funeral for racism in 1990?
CONTEXT
This mock funeral for racism at Armstrong High School was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on February 28, 1990. One of the students played the minister delivering “Joe Racism’s” eulogy after which the casket was put into a hearse and taken to its final resting place.
