From Courtrooms to Classrooms: Understanding Brown v. Board with Dr. James T Patterson

Saint Louis In Tune

In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston delve into the impact and legacy of the landmark Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education now 70 years old, which ended racial segregation in public schools. Their special guest, Dr. James T. Patterson, a distinguished historian, shares insights from his extensive research on the case and its implications.

Dr. Patterson recounts the historical context, the consolidation of multiple cases, the arguments made, and the enduring challenges of segregation and race relations in the education system. This in-depth discussion also touches on Patterson's career, his notable publications, and his perspective on the ongoing struggle for equality.

[00:00] Introduction to Brown v. Board of Education

[00:35] Welcome to Saint Louis In Tune

[00:52] Introducing Dr. James T. Patterson

[02:39] Dr. Patterson's Background and Career

[04:04] Details of Brown v. Board of Education

[05:58] Consolidated Cases and Their Impact

[08:01] Challenges and Surprises in Research

[08:53] Current State of School Segregation

[17:05] Influence of Dr. Kenneth Clark's Doll Test

[20:14] Reflections on Brown v. Board of Education

[23:39] Closing Remarks and Show Information

• Brown v. Board and "The Doll Test"
• Kenneth and Mamie Clark Doll - Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
• History & Culture - Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
• Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
• Brown v. Board of Education: A Civil Rights Milestone and Its Troubled Legacy
• James T. Patterson (historian) - Wikipedia

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