From Segregation to Integration: The Landmark Case of Brown v Board of Education
The 1954 decision in Brown v Board of Education was monumental. The Supreme Court overturned the Plessy decision, which allowed racial segregation in public facilities as long as they were equal. Studies have shown that integrated schools improve students’ college degree chances. However, segregation is still problematic due to redlining, housing discrimination, and zoning laws … Read more