Students and the Struggle for School Integration

Barbara Johns, a 16-year-old student, played a pivotal role in the fight against school segregation. Frustrated by the lack of resources at her school, she organized a student walkout. Despite initial resistance, her case became part of the landmark Brown v Board of Education, which declared school segregation unconstitutional. Her bravery led to eventual integration, though change was slow and met with resistance.

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