In 1957, three years after the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, Little Rock Central High was the site of the public forced integration of nine African American students (“The Little Rock Nine”).
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We are very excited to announce the lineup of participants for our special February programming on Race and the Supreme Court, in recognition of Black History Month.
We extend sincere thanks to the law professors, litigators, historians, journalists, and other top professionals who have donated their time and resources to this project. Our goal is to reflect on the lasting impact the Supreme Court has had on race, both in law and in American society. In light of Black History Month, many of our contributors focus on the Court’s historical impact on the black community. The topics reflect diverse and sometimes divergent views, opinions, attitudes, and assumptions. This diversity adds to the value of the project and reinforces the mission of SCOTUSblog to provide relevant, credible, and balanced Supreme Court coverage. Drawing special attention during Black History Month to the legacy of legal issues pertaining to Race and the Supreme Court, we believe, will expand public knowledge and awareness of the Court’s centrality in shaping American history.
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