Justice In The 21St Century
January, 2000
Justice in the 21st CenturyAt the dawn of the 20th century, a prophetic W.E.B. Du Bois wrote, "The problem of the 20th century is the problem of the color line." At the century's midpoint, Martin Luther King Jr. came forward with a dream for the betterment of everyone, including justice and equality for all. As this century ends, one wonders what Du Bois or Dr. King would say today. Would they say that racial equality and justice have progressed? While both men would likely acknowledge...