1 of 4

Brown v Board of Education

  • What was the case about?
  • Linda Brown, an eight year old African-American girl, was denied admission to an elementary school five blocks from her home because it was a “white school.” She was required to enroll in a School 21 blocks from her home by state law in Topeka, Kansas.

2 of 4

The Ruling / Decision

  • The court ruled 9-0 in favor of Brown. “Segregation is a denial of the equal protection of the laws.”
  • Violates the 14th amendment.

​

3 of 4

The Precedent:�

“Segregation is never equal”

​

4 of 4

Why it is important / significant.

  • Over turned the “separate but equal doctrine” previously established in Plessy.

​

  • “Brown v Board” was the main initiator of the Civil Rights Movement.

​

  • Led to the eventual integration of public schools.

​