The Daily The Myth That Busing Failed
Jul 18, 2019
Nikole Hannah-Jones, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, dives into the historical and ongoing debates surrounding school busing as a tool for desegregation. She challenges the narrative that busing failed, emphasizing its successes, particularly in the South post-1964. The discussion includes the intense resistance to school integration, contrasting experiences between Northern and Southern communities, and the lasting implications of these policies on racial and educational equity. Hannah-Jones sheds light on the complexities of the busing legacy that often go overlooked.
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Free Willy and Keiko
- After the movie Free Willy became a hit, fans learned that Keiko, the orca star, was unwell.
- Outraged fans and children demanded Keiko's release from a Mexican amusement park.
Debate on Busing
- Kamala Harris unexpectedly confronted Joe Biden about busing during the Democratic debate.
- The ensuing conversation on Twitter overwhelmingly deemed busing a failed policy.
Resistance to Desegregation
- The Brown v. Board of Education ruling, while radical, faced significant resistance, especially in the South.
- This resistance manifested as the Southern Manifesto, school closures, violence, and bombings.