50 Years Later - Brown v Board of Education (May 17, 2004)

The transcript discusses the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling on desegregation and integration in the U.S. education system. Panelists, including Roger Wilkins, Cheryl Cashin, John McWhorter, and Frank Raines, share their perspectives on the successes and limitations of Brown, the ongoing challenges of segregation, and the importance of multiculturalism and resource allocation in achieving educational equity.

How does Roger Wilkins describe the current state of resources in schools for minority students?

What is the significance of the term 'multicultural islands' as mentioned by Cheryl Cashin?

What challenges does John McWhorter identify regarding the integration of schools?

What does the discussion suggest about the future of integration in America?