Recognizing Historical Significance of Miller v. Board of Education Decision
This resolution from the U.S. Congress commemorates the 70th anniversary of the landmark Miller v. Board of Education of District of Columbia court decision. This ruling was crucial for ensuring equal access to education for Black Deaf children, directly impacting their right to attend local schools.
Key points
Recognizes the historical importance of the 1952 court decision that prohibited sending Black students outside the district for education available to White students.
Honors the courage of the Miller family, who filed the lawsuit, fighting for equal educational rights for their children.
Remembers the 23 Black Deaf children and 4 teachers who attended and taught at the segregated Kendall School Division II before segregation was ruled unconstitutional.
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