Consider the Brown ruling and the reactions to it. In a paragraph of five to seven sentences, describe the challenges faced by African Americans in overcoming discrimination and unfair treatment in public education. Use specific examples from this lesson.

50 years after the Supreme Court decision struck down "separate but equal," scholastic opportunities for African-Americans have expanded. But inequality remains a major problem. The barriers to fulfilling that vision, from family breakdown to persistent residential and educational segregation, remain formidable. Although there is a policy that says about being equal, the white people are still dominant to those who are black.

African Americans faced legal barriers to fair treatment. Court cases such as the Brown case overcame these legal barriers. African Americans faced determined opposition from whites. In some places, African Americans overcame opposition with government assistance.