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Slavery abolished
Following the civil war, slavery had become abolished. African Americans wanted change, politically and socially. They pushed for free education for not only whites but blacks too. https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
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Education for African Americans
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Plessy vs Ferguson
Laws passed in Louisiana requiring racial segregation in public settings. Black and white-only schools were instilled. Segregation was deemed legal. https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Brown vs Board
Segregated schools are deemed unequal, abolished. Violated the 14th Amendment, black and white schools were no longer allowed. https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Little Rock, Arkansas
Guards prevented nine african american students from enrolling at an all white school. Eisenhower steps in, sends troops to enforce court order. https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us -
Milliken vs Bradley
Schools can't be desegregated across districts, no separation between races, everyone equal. https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us