Revisiting the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) SCOTUS Decision 70 Years Later

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is a landmark Supreme Court case in the United States that addressed racial segregation in public schools. SCOTUS led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The Court held that "separate but equal" facilities, a doctrine established by the earlier Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896, were inherently unequal and thus violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This decision was a crucial moment in the American civil rights movement, but NOT a “shining moment” in American history.  Let me 'splain WHY.

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“Importantly, the Brown v. Board decision did not extend its scope beyond public schools. The ruling specifically addressed educational institutions and did not mandate integration across other public facilities or societal sectors.” (Quote Source)

This is true. The historic Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) did not extend BEYOND the scope of public schools.  How convenient!

This is NOT a “shining moment” in American history; particularly, with respect to historic decisions made by the Supreme Court. But it does shine a light on the lengths people who hold a position of authority will go to make sure “certain people” stay on TOP while “certain others” are kept down, have doors closed in their faces, etc. It's a "convenient “tool” to ensure that oppression, unfair discrimination, and inequality are BUILT INTO THE SYSTEM. 

The history of legal decisions made in America, from the Supreme Court, all the way down to the lesser courts is PROOF of this country's HYPOCRISY.

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Whereas the pledge of allegiance and the constitution use words to PROMOTE and PROMISE ideals like justice, liberty, and equality … the legal decisions show that WE THE PEOPLE DON'T PRACTICE WHAT WE PREACH!!

Although … to be fair ... not all Americans are hypocrites. Some of US really do believe those words in the pledge and the constitution.

But it is a very "inconvenient truth" when the ones who are hypocrites are in positions of authority and power. The Brown v Board decision is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. An extremely accurate historical record for US ALL.

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NOTE: The remarks above were my comments left at an article published via Medium.com titled: “implications of the Brown v. Board of Education decision”. I am repeating them here because they bear repeating. (Original Source)

Separate: The Story of Plessy v. Ferguson, and America's Journey from Slavery to Segregation https://t.co/EY1bjkc2qB #history #markers and #reminders #BooksWorthReading #Project2025 wants to do away with the Dept of Education. WHY? Is it so bad that it NEEDS to be SCRAPPED? pic.twitter.com/sIwPwToVeW

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) August 3, 2024

Isn't it SILLY that a country as diverse as America, even has to discuss DEI?
Even SILLIER? That a country as diverse as America even had to pass a Civil Rights Act.
The SILLLIEST? When people ACT LIKE there's no problem when the PROBLEM IS SO OBVIOUS.

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) August 3, 2024

NOTE: I wonder if Musk had a problem with apartheid being forced on kids without parental consent. Of course, he'll undoubtedly use the excuse that when it happened, he was just a kid himself.

3 Patriotic Citizens Who Helped Make America Great

Speaking as an American, it is my opinion and firm belief that America may not be a perfect nation but it is a great nation. I believe that it is our country’s diversity that contributes to its strength. Sadly, our diversity also creates a weak link in the chain of humanity. But rather than dwell on the negatives, it is better to shine a light on the positives.

One of the positives is that in America, even though we come together as one, we also choose to show appreciation for our differences. This is why there are certain months or time periods during the year where we celebrate the cultural differences and heritage of the citizens who comprise the United States of America and their contributions.

For example:

• February is Black History Month (also called African-American History Month)
• March is Irish-American Heritage Month
• May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
• November is Native American Heritage Month

Since it is the month of February and my background is African-American, this article is written for the purpose of highlighting certain African-American citizens who have made significant contributions to the building of America and who are human beings worthy of honor, admiration, and respect. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list. Just summary highlights of three historical figures and what they did to make America great, with links that supply additional details and information if you want to know more.

No discussion of African-American history would be complete without the mention of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Frederick Douglass (1818 – 1895) was a free man who was born a slave. He made it his mission in life to change not only his circumstances but to fight for the human rights of all those who were enslaved in America. He had hope, he understood the vision of our founding fathers, and he truly believed that America was meant to be “the land of the free”.

• “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”, a speech by Mr. Douglass celebrating America’s Independence Day.
• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.

Sojourner Truth (1797 – 1883) was a free woman who was born a slave. She escaped slavery and once those shackles were broken she set her mind to liberating others. She believed that she had been called by God to accomplish her work. Because of her contributions to the abolitionist movement and the fight for freedom in America, her name is on a list of the “100 Most Significant Americans of All Time”.

• Sojourner Truth, Abolitionist and Women’s Rights Activist

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 – 1968) was a man with a dream. He died before he saw his dream become a reality; struck down by an assassin’s bullet. But the records of America’s history rightly credit him with playing a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement which ultimately resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. And he did it without a gun!

• Martin Luther King Jr, Activist, Spokesperson/Leader of the Civil Rights Movement

It’s a blessing to celebrate America’s unity and diversity. We don’t have to make America great again. This nation is already great. We just need to keep it great and make it even better.

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Interesting Note: America is not the only country that sets aside a month to celebrate the heritage and contributions of persons with African heritage. Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands also celebrate.

Source: RationalMind.club