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Xd11844Segregation in the Schools (1954)

1954 · Short film · 27 min

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This black & white educational film is about the May 17, 1954 Supreme Court decision where it was ruled that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional. This aired in 1954 on CBS TV. Opening titles: SEE IT NOW, as broadcast on CBS Television. Produced by Edward R. Murrow (:07-:18). Gastonia, NC is 85% white, 15% Negro, a textile center. 881 miles south is Natchitoches, LA where reporter Ed Scott is on the scene. The Chain River in Natchitoches. An old plantation building. A statue in the town square celebrates a black american, Uncle Jack. The statue shows him dressed finely, bowing slightly from the waist while doffing his hat as if to bid welcome or to show deep consideration. A sign for the white entrance to a building followed by a sign for the colored entrance. Supreme court of the USA in Washington, D.C. On May 17, 1954 segregation in public schools was ruled not legal by the court (:19-2:02). Gastonia, NC. Town life with cars and people. A newspaper reporter, Dave Gillespie, from the Gaston Citizen, speaks on the ruling of the segregation of public schools. Cade Dixon who runs the Gastonia Bank of Commerce speaks. Gastonia's white high school where a teacher speaks about how segregation has happened then asks students their opinions. A few students state their opinions and thoughts (2:03-8:35). Highland High School, Gastonia's black high school. A black teacher speaks to his students about many important decisions in American history. They listen intently.…

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Running time
27 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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