Celebrating 70 years Brown v. Board of Education
Today I am celebrating the 70th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision “Brown V. Board of Education”. The decision paved the way for integrated schools by ruling that separate but equal schools were unconstitutional. The decision changed the arc of my life. Born in 1954 the same year of the decision, it was not until I was in the 7th grade that I was allowed to attend integrated schools. The rest as they say truly is history.
After graduating valedictorian of my integrated Crossett, AR high school class, I graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Vanderbilt Law School and enjoyed a rewarding high profile legal career. So today I am sharing 3 quilts that document my journey of determination and fortitude. The first quilt is Colored Girl Dreams because when you are counted out from birth, all you can do is dream. The second quilt is Crossett Courthouse Steps which documents a dream come true of a girl who grew up in a segregated mill town dreaming of becoming a lawyer. The third quilt is Colored Girl Lawyer Rocks! that was created to celebrate the joy of excellent achievement.
Remember, it matters who is on the Supreme Court. The President nominates Supreme Court Justices. VOTE!
Happy “Brown v. Board of Education Day!” 🥳🍾👩🏽⚖️⚖️
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education is a meaningful reminder of how important equal educational opportunities are for every child. Education has the power to change lives, challenge unfair systems, and help future generations build a better society. I appreciate the effort to remember this historic decision and encourage people to reflect on the progress that has been made and the work that still remains. Access to quality education also means helping students develop practical skills in subjects such as mathematics, which they can use throughout their lives. Learning How to calculate proportions easily can help students solve everyday problems involving ratios, recipes, percentages, measurements, and comparisons. Making mathematics easier to understand can build confidence and…