The Brown Decision, Jim Crow, and Southern Identity

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The book examines the impact of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling on the civil rights movement, highlighting its significance in combating racial segregation. It reflects on the fiftieth anniversary of the decision, which sparked various tributes, while also addressing a troubling trend of dismissiveness towards its legacy. James C. Cobb, a historian and white southerner, critiques these distortions and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the ruling's role in inspiring and empowering marginalized communities.