Brown v Board of Education
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Who was involved: The case was between the Brown family and the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Browns.
What happened: The Brown v Board of Education case was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1954 that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. This decision overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine that had been established in the 1896 Plessy v Ferguson case.
Where did the event take place: The case originated in Topeka, Kansas.
When did the event take place: The case was argued before the Supreme Court in 1952 and 1953, with the ruling being issued on May 17, 1954.
Why is this event important to Georgia's history: Brown v Board of Education was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and impacted schools across the country, including in Georgia. The ruling led to the desegregation of schools and was a significant step towards equality for African American students in the United States. The decision had a lasting impact on education and the fight against segregation in Georgia and the rest of the country.