1954S Brown Vs Board Of Education Essay — страница 3

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is to eventually surrender across South Carolina, where we will not be free to exhibit our heritage for the fear of condemnation.” Aside from South Carolina’s government, the Pastors and citizens are also being divided as they debate about the flag. ~~The case of Brown vs. Board of Education’s ruling ordered the nation to desegregate schools, transportation, and all public places. Every morning, Linda Brown had to walk a long way to arrive at her all-black school in need of several reparations. On her way, she would pass a very nice school for only white children. Her father, Oliver, who was an asset to the community, tried to get her into the all-white school but Linda was kicked out. The superintendent and the school board were for segregation and persistent about keeping

the blacks and whites separated. The case was filed but dismissed quickly by reason of an earlier case. In 1952, the case was reexamined after Delaware, Washington D.C., Virginia, and South Carolina all complained of segregation. A decision was reached in 1954: “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” The judge said “to separate them [black children] from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their races generates a feeling of inferiority, as to their status in their community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.” An order went out to prevent segregation but the process was slow. Riots broke out all over the country in the 50’s and 60’s with crisis’s as well. This was when the Confederate

flag was raised. ~~Many believe the case of Brown vs Board of Education’s decision to dismiss segregation caused the erection of the Confederate flag. Historians say “rallying around the flag” has proven common for whites to do when they feel threatened by outside forces. In the 1890’s, Mississippi added the confederate flag to their state flag at about the same time they took votes away from the blacks in the area and started to construct monuments of confederacy and civil war in courthouses. ~~Although the Confederate flag promotes an appreciation of the South’s painful and overcoming history, the ire caused by it still remains. Many have become offended and tormented by this offense, a dangerous combination of feelings far more overpowering and overwhelming than any

general feeling of Southern pride. America has obtained a reputation to be an accepting and open minded country, welcoming all of any race, couture and religion. The Preamble states clearly that America will establish justice and insure domestic tranquility for all. Neither of these entities are accomplished in America as long as the Confederate flag remains raised. Our nation is furthermore divided by racism through a flag that is possibly being used as a degradation tool. This battle with racism has become far too large for American citizens and anything that is viewed as racist in such a manner as the Confederate flag is, should be censored from society, in only a helpful practice. A state flag should be capable of uniting its citizens, instead of dividing them. The

Confederate flag should be lowered immediately.