School Desegregation
Schools slowly became integrated after court decisions ruled against segregation and civil rights activists fought for the enforcement of integrated schools.
School Desegregation Photographs
This collection of photos documents the implementation of school desegregation around the United States.
This collection of photos documents the implementation of school desegregation around the United States.
Plessy v. Ferguson
In 1896, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation could be legally enforced so long as the facilities for blacks were equal to those for whites. Learn more by reading Justice Brown's opinion and Justice Harlan's dissent.
In 1896, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation could be legally enforced so long as the facilities for blacks were equal to those for whites. Learn more by reading Justice Brown's opinion and Justice Harlan's dissent.
School Integration, 2006
Race Relations Guide Susan Pizarro-Eckert takes a look at school integration today.
Race Relations Guide Susan Pizarro-Eckert takes a look at school integration today.