Brown v. Board of Education
Coverage of Brown v. Board of Education in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee schools rank as some of the most racially segregated in the U.S.
Tennessee public schools are ranked sixth in the U.S. for racial segregation, with an index of .46, according to a study by Stanford and UCLA researchers. The report highlights deep segregation in both Southern and Northeastern states, urging policymakers to address the issue through measures like equitable funding and district boundary reforms.
- Report: Tennessee Schools Rank High in Racial and Economic Segregation
A report by Brown’s Promise and the Segregation Tracking Project ranks Tennessee sixth in racial school segregation and 20th in economic segregation. The study shows increased segregation between white and Black/Hispanic students in Tennessee since 1991, with segregation metrics rising from .52 to .58 and .02 to .34, respectively. School choice programs like vouchers lack protections for equitable access to enrollment.
- As a lifetime NAACP member, it is ‘Out of Bounds’ for playing politics with football
The NAACP's 'Out of Bounds' campaign urges Black athletes and fans to boycott college football programs in Southern states over redistricting disputes, which critics argue is partisan politics disguised as civil rights advocacy. The campaign targets Republican-led states like Alabama and Texas but ignores similar Democratic efforts in blue states, drawing accusations of hypocrisy.
- Brown v. Board at 72: Will America move forward or backward?
The article marks the 72nd anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and emphasizes that the fight for equal justice continues as historical civil rights gains face renewed threats. It calls for organizing, mobilization, and voting to protect the legacy of civil rights activists and preserve voting rights.