1 November 1954

On 1 November 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. This landmark decision declared that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal," challenging the "separate but equal" doctrine established earlier. The ruling marked a significant step in the Civil Rights Movement, promoting racial equality and helping to desegregate schools across America. It was a turning point in U.S. history, emphasizing that all children should have equal access to quality education regardless of race.