Brown v. Board of Education: Overturning Separate but Equal

These United States: Brown v. Board of Education

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown v. Board of Education declared the “separate but equal” doctrine unconstitutional, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement led by Thurgood Marshall. This landmark decision was a significant step toward achieving racial equality in America, despite ongoing challenges in desegregation.