50 years after the Supreme Court decision struck down "separate but equal," scholastic opportunities for African-Americans have expanded. But inequality remains a major problem.<span>The barriers to fulfilling that vision, from family breakdown to persistent residential and educational segregation, remain formidable. Although there is a policy that says about being equal, the white people are still dominant to those who are black.</span>
African Americans faced legal barriers to fair treatment.<span>Court cases such as the Brown case overcame these legal barriers.</span>African Americans faced determined opposition from whites.<span>In some places, African Americans overcame opposition with government assistance.</span>