Racially segregated public schools

Definition

Racially segregated public schools are educational institutions where students are separated based on their race or ethnicity. In these schools, students from different racial backgrounds are not allowed to attend classes together.

Related terms

Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws enacted between 1876 and 1965 in Southern states that enforced racial segregation in various aspects of life, including education.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954): This landmark US Supreme Court case declared racially segregated public schools unconstitutional, overturning earlier 'separate but equal' doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).

Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political movement in the United States during the mid-20th century that aimed to end racial segregation, discrimination, and secure legal protections for African Americans.