04/24/2026
'Separate but Equal' was the law of the land until the Supreme Court ruled in the Brown v. Board of Education case.
Before this case, there were many others that unsuccessfully tried to desegregate schools. The Brown case is actually 5 combined cases that were argued by NAACP lead counsel, Thurgood Marshall.
But the truth is, Separate meant Separate.
It most certainly did not mean equal.
Although African Americans could go to restaurants, they could not sit in the same areas as their White counterparts.
Although African Americans could go to the same doctors, the waiting rooms and exam rooms were vastly different. Quite often Negroes were relegated to "waiting hallways" and "exam closets," if they were allowed inside the building at all.
And of course it was the same in regards to Education...
The facilities provided for Black children suffered.
▪️ Lack of space
▪️ Lack of materials
▪️ Lack of light & heat
▪️ Lack of location
In many cases, Black children had to travel past schools closer to their homes in order to get to the designated Black school to which they were assigned.
More often what they lacked most was OPPORTUNITY.
Join us tomorrow, April 25 at 10:00 am as the Heritage Project presents the final seminar in this series, BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION.
How a simple child's toy made an indelible impression on the outcome...
Join us on Zoom: Reserve your spot:
https://bit.ly/The-Heritage-Tours-Presents-Brown-v-Board-of-Education
