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This week marks 70 years since “massive resistance” to Brown v. Board decision

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 16, 2024

This week is the 70th anniversary of the Brown versus Board decision that led to the desegregation of public schools in Virginia and across the country. But as Michael Pope reports, it was only the first step in a long process in the Commonwealth.

Brown v. Board, Massive Resistance

Shakeup at Virginia’s Massive Resistance-linked scholarship fund concerns advocates

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 2, 2024

Sen. Mamie Locke listens as JLARC members explain new K-12 teacher pipeline and vacancy data. The Hampton-area senator is baffled by the decision to not reappoint Cobbs. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

Civil rights advocates and elected officials are worried about recent shake ups in Virginia’s Brown vs. Board Scholarship Committee.

The legislatively-approved body has been expanded to support the children of those impacted by massive-resistance-era school closures, but changes in membership and funding issues are raising eyebrows. Brad Kutner has more.