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Modern Impact
Although it has been decades since the verdict was announced, the Brown case leaves behind an incredible, yet demanding, legacy.
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Today, a school can be made up of an array of shades, and children of all races can communicate inside the same classroom due to the Brown case. Without it, it's likely the "separate but equal" doctrine would have been maintained in many fields, including education. However, despite these steps forward, there is still a long way to go.
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Even though it has become less systematic, racism remains prevalent. The opportunity to attend school, unfortunately, does not equate to the opportunity for fair treatment. Many African-American students still experience acts of racism. In opposition to this, people continue to fight for justice, not just for students, but for the race itself. The Black Lives Matter Movement has come into the limelight recently, standing against racial discrimination. Speeches, protests, and social media spread the message of the movement to inform, and hopefully, to change.
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In numerous situations, communication is imperative to making an impact. The Brown vs. Board of Education case is an appropriate embodiment of this concept. Conveyance wove its way into this event, and while doing so, shaped the societal image of modern education.
"But the struggle must continue."
~Linda Brown, 1994