Law's Jonathan Entin on how Barbara Rose Johns helped end school segregation
The Conversation: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law at the School of Law, highlighted Barbara Johns’ courage, calling her “a 16-year-old who organized a strike that helped end school segregation.” He noted her initiative directly influenced Brown v. Board of Education, showing how student activism can drive legal and social change, despite dangerous local opposition.
