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Brown v. Board of Education

Welcome to the guide on Brown v. Board of Education

Brown v. Board of Ed. was the Supreme Court case that declared segregated schools were unconstitutional. This guide contains information on the history of racial segregation in America, civil rights, and the legal history leading up to and following the Brown v. Board of Ed. case. The tabs on the side of this page will direct you to information about books, articles, streaming videos, and online resources. If you have any trouble finding these sources, please ask a librarian for help.

 

Army escorts "Little Rock Nine"

The U.S. Army escorted the Little Rock Nine, black students who attended a white high school amid protests in 1957. Photo is from the U.S. Army.