50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

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Library of Congress
With an Even Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty
More than a hundred items from the Library's collection of books, photographs, political cartoons, manuscripts, maps, music and films are featured in this exhibit that examines "the Supreme Court's decision and related precedent-setting court cases, public response and the aftermath of this profound milestone." Additional materials from the "Voices of Civil Rights" collection of personal histories are also on display.

National Museum of American History
Separate Is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has mounted an exhibition centering on the theme that the Brown decision transformed America, using objects, images and video presentations. The Web site features a virtual tour of the exhibition, a "reflections" section where students can share their thoughts, and an extensive list of resources for teachers and students. A Teacher's Guide that accompanies the exhibition is available as well as a list of Teacher's Guides from other sources.

U.S. Dept. of Education
Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission
On September 18, 2001, Public Law 107-41 established the Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission for the purpose of encouraging and providing for the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown. The site offers information about the Commission, including answers to frequently asked questions, members of the Commission and the Commission Workgroup, speeches and anniversary related activities.

U.S. National Park Service
Brown v. Board Historical Site
The Brown Historic site was mandated by Congress on October 26, 1992. It consists of Monroe Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, one of the four segregated elementary schools related to Brown, and its adjacent grounds. The site includes information about the Brown decision and the school, including a page for kids.

Education World Lesson Plans
Brown v. Board of Education Celebrates 50 Years
Education World presents selected online lesson plans for teaching students about Brown v. Board of Education. The lesson plans are geared to students from grades 3 to 12 and cover topics such as Supreme Court cases, the meaning of Brown today, integrating Central High, the history of school segregation, and a guide for the play "And a Child Shall Lead Them," which was inspired by the events of Brown.

Howard University School of Law
Brown at 50: Fulfilling the Promise
Howard University School of Law, which played a historic role in the Brown decision, features a chronology of slavery, segregation and civil rights; links to civil rights resources; and a list of national organizations involved in the anniversary as well as information about events and conferences. The section on "Cases and Other Law" provides a comprehensive overview of the cases leading to Brown, companion cases and decisions and "the road after Brown."

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Brown 50 Years and Beyond: Promise and Progress
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the NAACP Brown v. Board of Education Equity Commission was convened to assess federal and state education agencies' progress towards the fulfillment of Brown, and to commission related reports and projects. The site provides a timeline, calendar of events, photo gallery and resource information.

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF)
Brown v. Board of Education
Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, the LDF's mission is "to transform the promise of equality into reality for African Americans and, ultimately, individuals in the areas of education, political participation, economic justice and criminal justice." A useful list of resources, a press kit, a list of upcoming events, and a chronology are included on the site.