On this day May 27, 1958, “Littlerock Nine” member, Ernest Green, became the first African American to graduate from Central High School. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US
On this day May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka ruled that public education can not be segregated on the basis of race. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. For more information visit www.Black365.US
As a girl in Kansas, Linda Brown’s father tried to enroll her in an all-white school in Topeka. He and several black families were turned away, sparking the Brown v. Board of Education case that challenged segregation in public schools.