Brown Vs. Board of Education

            The 1954 United States Supreme Court decision in Oliver L. Brown et.al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka (KS) et.al. is among the most significant judicial turning points in the development of our country. Originally led by Charles H. Houston, and later Thurgood Marshall and a formidable legal team, it dismantled the legal basis for racial segregation in schools and other public facilities.  Brown v. Board of Education was not simply about children and education. The laws and policies struck down by this court decision were products of the human tendencies to prejudge, discriminate against, and stereotype other people by their ethnic, religious, physical, or cultural characteristics. Ending this behavior as a legal practice caused far reaching social and ideological implications, which continue to be felt throughout our country. The Brown decision inspired and galvanized human rights struggles across the country and around the world.  The Brown decision initiated educational and social reform throughout the United States and was a catalyst in launching the modern Civil Rights Movement. Bringing about change in the years since the Brown case continues to be difficult. But the Brown v. Board of Education victory brought this country one step closer to living up to its democratic ideas. http://brownvboard.org/summary/

              I think this law is great because as an african american i know have the opportunity to go to college without being harassed unlike when my grandparents while they were growing up.  This law gives everybody the equal chance to go to school without being discriminated against.  I think a lot of people come to America because of all the equal opportunities this country has and this one is the biggest I think in my opinion.  A lot of countries today do not have equal schooling opportunities and I think that is awful.  As long as a person puts out the time they should be able to go to school no matter how long they want.  Anywayz I am so happy that I was born in this time period because I have so many opportunities and I intend to use them.