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LINKS Plessy v. Ferguson Introduction to and full text of the 1896 Supreme Court case that enshrined the separate but equal doctrine of segregation, which the court struck down in the landmark Brown case more than half a century later. From the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Information Programs. Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Comprehensive guide to this landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision ordering desegregation in public schools. Includes full text of the court opinion and subsequent implementation order, overviews of other cases challenging racial segregation that had been reviewed by the court collectively with Brown, and extensive bibliography of literary and graphic resources. From the National Park Service. Brown v. Board of Education Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of this milestone on the winding road toward quality, and equal, education. Features detailed chronology of events and related cases leading up to and following Brown, press center with downloadable materials, links to additional online resources, and calendar of events and speaking engagements. From NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Brown v. Board at 50 This unofficial homepage of the celebration and commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1954 case aims to educate the public about the significance of this landmark decision, honor the heroes of Brown, and engage the current and next generation of civil rights leaders in a discussion of Brown and its ideals and social and political impact. Includes calendar of Brown-related events around the country, an annotated chronology of the case and historical overview of race-related issues, full texts of related cases, and links to relevant educational resources. From Howard University School of Law. Brown v. Board of Education (NYS Learning Standards Aligned Classrom Resources) Created by the New York State Bar Association, this site offers lessons and resources alligned to the New York state standards for middle and high schools. In Pursuit of Freedom and Equality: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Comprehensive resource guide to this unanimous Supreme Court decision, featuring an electronic exhibit on Kansas and the African-American public school experience between 1855 and 1955, interactive research materials, and an introduction to Monroe Elementary School in Kansas (designated a National Historic Site). Also includes a student activity booklet and online version of The Brown Quarterly, a newsletter for classroom teachers with a special emphasis on race-related issues in education. From Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research. Commission on the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Brown-related programs and resources developed to commemorate the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision. Includes extensive annotated bibliography, full text of related cases, classroom materials, and calendar of events around the country celebrating the anniversary of the case. From the American Bar Association. Brown v. Board of Education Digital Archive Archive of documents and images that chronicle events surrounding this historically significant case up to the present. Focuses on race-related U.S. Supreme Court cases, busing and school integration efforts in northern urban areas, school integration in the Ann Arbor Public School District, and recent re-segregation trends in American schools. From the University of Michigan Library. Digital Classroom: Documents Related to Brown v. Board of Education Archive of documents relating to Brown, including full text of the decision, a dissenting opinion in a related district court case, and a letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower discussing his appointment of Chief Justice Earl Warren during desegregation. Also outlines lesson resources and teaching activities relevant to the case. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. The Official Ruby Bridges Website Dedicated to the anti-racism efforts and living legacy of Ruby Bridges, African-American icon of school integration following the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board. Features an autobiographical retrospective by Bridges, online collection of photographs taken by news reporters during the time of racial tension in New Orleans public schools, and online information request forms for school visits and speech engagements by Bridges. From The Ruby Bridges Foundation. Horizons of Opportunities: Celebrating 50 Years of Brown v. Board of Education Overview of the Brown case with particular focus on ongoing desegregation litigation since 1954 and re-segregation in American schools today. Includes national calendar of classroom activities and community events recognizing the 50th anniversary of the landmark decision as well as downloadable lesson materials. From the National Education Association. Looking Back: Brown v. Board of Education Series of audio stories exploring the Supreme Court's 1954 decision and its repercussions, including background on the case and an insightful reflection on the impact of the decision by two teachers that had themselves attended and later taught in segregated schools. Available in Real and Windows Media 9 player formats. From National Public Radio. Teaching Tolerance Magazine Online version of this print magazine showcasing innovative tolerance initiatives in schools across the country, with articles highlighting the significance of Brown from 1954 to the present. Features classroom activities and resources and additional articles on other race-related issues in education. From Tolernance.org, a web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center. School Integration Overview of integration in the American public education system from 1955 to 1975, with particular focus on schools in Boston, Washington, D.C., Arkansas and Maryland. Personal website.
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