Letter from the Editor

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• Date: 01 January 2024
• Published date: 01 January 2024
• Author: Isabela S. Gibson
• Subject Matter: Derecho Civil

Letter from the Editor

The Georgetown Journal of Law & Modern Critical Race Perspectives is proud to

introduce Volume 16. As we present this Volume, I am f‌illed with immense gratitude

for the collective effort that brought this symposium edition to fruition. This

Volume is the culmination of years of dedication, scholarship, and collaboration, all

driven by a shared commitment to advancing legal discourse on one of the most

pressing issues of our time: racial equity in education.

Seventy years ago, the Supreme Court delivered its landmark decision in Brown v.

Board of Education, holding that racial segregation in public schools was inherently

unequal and unconstitutional. This decision was a monumental step forward in the

struggle for civil rights, providing a beacon of hope for millions. However, the prom-

ise of Brown remains unfulf‌illed, as systemic inequities and racial disparities continue

to pervade our education system. Today, we f‌ind ourselves in a period where educa-

tion is not only a battleground for political ideologies but also a means of perpetuating

the hegemony of whiteness, relegating students of color to second-class citizenship.

Our symposium, 70 Years Later: Revisiting Brown v. Board of Education and the

Struggle for Racial Equity in Education, served as a platform to confront these per-

sistent challenges. Through a series of thought-provoking discussions and scholarly

contributions, we sought to explore how the law can be harnessed to address these

inequities and work toward meaningful solutions.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Volume 16 editorial board for

their unwavering dedication to this publication. A special acknowledgment is owed

to Chelsea Clayton, our Symposium Chair, whose tireless efforts made this symposium

an undeniable success. Her leadership, vision, and hard work have been nothing short of

inspiring.

As you engage with the scholarship in this Volume, I encourage you to ref‌lect on

the ongoing struggle for equity in education and consider how the law can be a tool

for justice and transformation. Together, we can continue the work of realizing the

promise of Brown and ensuring that every student has access to equal educational

opportunities.

Thank you for your continued support of our Journal and its mission. We hope

this symposium edition serves as both an inspiration and a call to action.

Sincerely,

Isabela S. Gibson

Editor-in-Chief 2024–2025, Georgetown Journal of Law & Modern Critical Race

Perspectives

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