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The Scottsboro Boys were nine African American teenagers, ages 13 to 20, accused in Alabama of raping two white women in 1931. The landmark set of legal cases from this incident dealt with racism and the right to a fair trial. The cases included a lynch mob before the suspects had been indicted, all-white juries, rushed trials, and disruptive mobs. It is commonly cited as an example of a miscarriage of justice in the United States legal system.

"The Scottsboro Boys", as they became known, and their case is now widely considered a miscarriage of justice, highlighted by the use of all-white juries. Black Americans in Alabama had been disenfranchised since the late 19th century and were likewise not allowed on juries. The case has been explored in many works of literature, music, theatre, film and television. On November 21, 2013, Alabama's parole board voted to grant posthumous pardons to the three Scottsboro Boys who had not been pardoned or had their convictions overturned

Offered is a 1933 Original TYPE 1 Photograph that measures 7.5” x 11” in size.  The photo shows members of the Harlem, New York community as they gather outside a black newspaper to protest the decision in the Scottsboro Boys legal case. One of the most important legal cases of all time.  This was civil rights action before the movement officially began! Historic!!!