may 17, 1954 - Browns v. Board of Education
Description:
Linda Brown was denied entry to a school that was 3 blocks from her house because it was a white school. She was told that she would have to attend a black only school 22 blocks from her house. Ruled toward Brown stating that segregation is a denial of equal protection Of the laws.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 17, 1954
Now
~ 71 years ago