5-4 The Southern Manifesto [TEASER]
Oct 3, 2023
This episode discusses the Southern Manifesto as a response to the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling and its impact on desegregation. It explores the intense struggle between segregationists and anti-segregationists and the influence of historical and sociological context on Supreme Court cases.
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Southern Manifesto Sparks Resistance
- The Southern Manifesto was a document opposing the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, signed by nearly a fifth of Congress.
- It marked the beginning of organized resistance to school desegregation by Southern states.
Post-Brown Resistance Unfolds
- Brown v. Board ended legal segregation but failed to dictate how to fix inequality.
- Southern states used coordinated strategies to resist integration for decades.
Court's Role in Race Politics
- Race and desegregation debates in the U.S. evolved through Supreme Court rulings and political struggles.
- Current conservative views on the Constitution trace back to 1950s segregationist philosophies.