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The Brown decision promised that every child, regardless of the color of his or her skin, would have unequivocal access
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"The Brown decision promised that every child, regardless of the color of his or her skin, would have unequivocal access to quality education and an equal opportunity to pursue his/her dreams"

- Ed Markey

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This quote by Ed Markey speaks to the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. This landmark Supreme Court judgment declared that racial partition in public schools was unconstitutional. This decision assured that every child, despite the color of their skin, would have access to quality education and an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams. This ruling was a major advance in the fight for civil liberties and equality in the United States. It was an acknowledgment that all children ought to have the exact same chances to learn and grow, no matter their race. The Brown decision was a major triumph for civil rights and equality, and it is still appropriate today as we continue to strive for a more fair society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ed Markey somewhere between July 11, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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