https://www.wrkf.org/tags/homer-plessy Homer Plessy en-US Copyright Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:38:20 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/news/2021-11-12/homer-plessy-namesake-of-separate-but-equal-ruling-recommended-for-a-pardon The state Board of Pardons moved forward Friday with a measure to posthumously pardon civil rights activist Homer Plessy for his 1892 violation of a segregationist law, the Associated Press reported. The measure awaits Gov. John Bel Edwards’ approval to take effect. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:38:20 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/news/2021-11-12/homer-plessy-namesake-of-separate-but-equal-ruling-recommended-for-a-pardon Aubry Procell