Oliver L. Brown’s daughter, Linda, discusses her memories of life in Topeka, Kansas before and after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision on May 17, 1958. Cheryl Brown Henderson, Linda’s sister, also comments on the history of civil rights and discusses the future of racial equality.
Legal scholars discuss the lasting impact that the Brown V. Board of Education case has had on the U.S. court system. They explain how the ruling protected the intended purposes of the constitution and ultimately “expanded the role of fairness” in future decisions.
Several legal scholars, including the dean of Howard Law School and a retired Supreme Court justice, remember the Brown v. Board of Education decision. They discuss where they were when it was announced, how people reacted to the ruling, and the impact that the case had on igniting “the modern … Continue reading
Experts discuss the decision in Brown V Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The reason the decision occurred as well as the vital players in the court room are explained.
