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Understanding Brown v. Board of Education

A "We the People Lecture" 

2026-05-14 18:30:00 2026-05-14 19:45:00 America/New_York Understanding Brown v. Board of Education The Brown v. Board of Education case culminated on May 17, 1954, when the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. In this lecture, we will discuss the legal development of the case and the definition of ‘equal protection’ that remains part of its legacy. Attend in person or online.  Main Library - Meeting Room A, Adult Zoom

Thursday, May 14
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 18:30:00 2026-05-14 19:45:00 America/New_York Understanding Brown v. Board of Education The Brown v. Board of Education case culminated on May 17, 1954, when the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. In this lecture, we will discuss the legal development of the case and the definition of ‘equal protection’ that remains part of its legacy. Attend in person or online.  Main Library - Meeting Room A, Adult Zoom

Main Library

Meeting Room A, Adult Zoom

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Instructional (includes lectures and workshops) | Civics |

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The Brown v. Board of Education case culminated on May 17, 1954, when the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. In this lecture, we will discuss the legal development of the case and the definition of ‘equal protection’ that remains part of its legacy. Attend in person or online. 

The decision in this landmark case has had monumental consequences on education in America and, to many historians, marks the starting point for the 20th century civil rights movement. In this lecture, we will discuss the legal development of the case and the definition of ‘equal protection’ that remains part of its legacy. 

Join Zoom program here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84176098985

Meeting ID: 841 7609 8985

 

We are committed to ensuring all patrons can participate in our programs. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Business Office:

Email: busoff2@pmlib.org
Phone: 631-654-4700

Important: For American Sign Language interpreter requests, please contact us at least two weeks before the program date to ensure availability.

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Correo electrónico: busoff2@pmlib.org
Teléfono: 631-654-4700

Importante: Para solicitar un intérprete de Lengua de Señas Americana (ASL), comuníquese con nosotros al menos dos semanas antes de la fecha del programa para garantizar la disponibilidad.

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