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"We come then to the question presented: Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other "tangible" factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities? We believe that it does."--quote from the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court decision.

 
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    Timeline

    Brown v. Board was more than just a single case, it was the result of centuries of struggle.

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    The Five Cases

    Brown v. Board was the bundling of 5 cases regarding segregation. Learn about the others here.

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    Court Decisions

    The decisions from the highest court in the land shaped the world we live in today.

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    Related Cases

    Find out how previous decisions shaped the landscape for Brown v. Board.

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    Glossary

    Definitions of several terms used throughout the site can be found here.

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