Civil Rights in St. Louis

Ever since the city was founded, St. Louisans have fought for civil rights in housing, property, education, health care, voting rights, and criminal justice, creating landmark cases that have reshaped America. The fight has not been without victories but has often been laced with tragedy, pain, and suffering. St. Louisans have always been a driving force for change. The civil rights movement in St. Louis illustrates the unfinished work to live up to America’s promise.