jan 5, 1931 - Lemon Grove
Description:
The Lemon Grove incident is known as the first national case that won educational segregation in 1931. A group of Mexican American families in the border town of San Diego fought an uphill battle of separated but equal policies. From a long segregation of educational schools, 70 children had been obligated to attend a poorly constructed two-room school; A barn was situated within the Mexican Community neglected by the principal.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1931
Now
~ 94 years ago