2. Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education forever changed the American educational system. By declaring that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal,” the Court overturned decades of legalized segregation in public schools. This ruling dismantled the “separate but equal” doctrine, signaling a turning point in the fight against institutionalized racism. The decision not only opened the doors for integrated classrooms but also energized the broader civil rights movement, inspiring activists nationwide.
