John Kerry on 51st Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

John Kerry on 51st Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
17 May 2005


Today marks the 51st anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. In a statement marking the anniversary, John Kerry said:

"Today we honor the legacy and renew the hopes of a Supreme Court decision that called on our country to make the ideal of equality a reality in deeds, not just words, for all Americans.

" America is a better place because of Brown vs. Board of Education. We're a stronger country because Thurgood Marshall fought for justice all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States. But we cannot delude ourselves into thinking that the work of Brown is done when there are those who seek to roll back equal opportunity and undermine the promise of our Constitution. We must reaffirm the values of inclusion, equality and diversity in our schools and our country. We must work together to turn back the creeping tide of division that Thurgood Marshall and so many others fought so hard against.

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