Kansas lawmakers honor legacy of Brown v. Board decision ahead of 70th anniversary

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Top state political figures and other guests gathered in the Kansas State Capitol building Monday to celebrate the upcoming anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

Lawmakers commented on the historic case while both the House and Senate passed resolutions in memory of the moment schools in the U.S. were desegregated. The 70th anniversary of the landmark case arrives on May 17, 2024.

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