On this day in 1954, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. 
: Thomas J. O'Halloranpic.twitter.com/ynMPhg5iWy
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This was a major day in our nation’s history and impacted the lives of many, including my own.
Almost two decades after this landmark ruling, I was part of only the second class to integrate the Berkeley public schools.
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Had the court ruled differently, I and many others across the nation, would not be where we are today.
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Sixty-three years later, it’s critical we reflect on Brown v. Board & work to close the educational disparities gap that still exists today.
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Progress takes incremental steps. (Thank you so much for the pix from T. O'Halloran!)
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Keep fighting the good fight. Your focus on facts is making a huge difference.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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And the road is still a rocky one & sometimes still has boulder sized potholes. I hope I will see more equity in my lifetime
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One of the best parts of growing up in an Army family: starting in 1961 my K class was integrated.
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