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title: "Brown v. Board of Education — Definition & Meaning"
description: "Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is the Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, reshaping education laws."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Brown v.
- Board of Education (1954) is the U.
- Which earlier decision did Brown v. Board of Education overturn?
- What is the difference between Brown I and Brown II?
- Which constitutional provision did the Court rely on, and why was a companion case needed?

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