Brown vs. Board of Education

Definition

In 1954, the Brown vs. Board of Education case was a landmark Supreme Court decision that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. It overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established by the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson case.

Related terms

Plessy vs. Ferguson: This 1896 Supreme Court case upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Civil Rights Movement: A social movement during the mid-20th century that aimed to end racial discrimination and secure equal rights for African Americans.

Desegregation: The process of ending racial segregation, particularly in schools and public facilities.