Brown v Board of Education Review

This case had to do with segregated schools vs nonsegregated schools and whether they should remain segregated or not.
The arguments for segregated schools started with as long as it is equal it is fine.  Plessy v. Ferguson showed just this, that "separate but equal" is the standard.  Additionally, integration will just make African American children feel inferior, they are already behind the white students.  Putting white and black children together would be detrimental. Lastly, State and local government has the rights to choose if it is segregated or not.  Schooling and education is not a federal issue.
The arguments made for nonsegregated started with the big point that things are not truly equal, African Americans are receiving a lower quality of education in facilities that are not as nice.  Additionally, these kids were born in the United States, making them citizens. Thus, they are entitled to equal rights, therefore making Jim Crow Laws and "separate but equal" unconstitutional. Lastly, separating creates complexes and creates long-lasting psychological effects and sense of inferiority.
I felt that the arguments made on both sides were good however, the arguments made for banning segregation were stronger. Ultimately the decision was to ban segregation, which was a big step for the civil rights movement.