From Brown to the Boycott: Teaching the History of Segregation and Struggle in NYC Schools

The largest demonstration of the U.S. Civil Rights movement took place in New York City, not in the South, and it was a protest against segregated schooling. On February 3, 1964, nearly half a million black and brown students stayed out of school and marched through the city’s streets. This battle against segregated schooling continues today, but how and why have the schools been so segregated? What resources can educators use to help students understand this history? Join an important conversation with scholars Noliwe Rooks, Clarence Taylor, and Jeanne Theoharis, along with a youth representative from Teens Take Charge.