The Journey from Brown v. Board of Education to Grutter v. Bollinger: From Racial Assimilation to Diversity

Fifty years ago, in 'Brown v. Board of Education', the Supreme Court confronted a precise and straightforward question: "Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other 'tangible' factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities?" The Court's answer was precise and straightforward.