[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION 61ST ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2015

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday marks the 61st 
anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.
  Since that decision, countless American children of color have 
benefited from increased access to opportunities in education.
  However, we must continue to do more to address the opportunity gap 
in education.
  Because I have dedicated my life to education and to being a champion 
for disadvantaged young men and boys of color, I know that we must 
continue to invest time and resources.
  We must expand mentorship programs like my 5000 Role Models of 
Excellence Project and initiatives like the President's My Brother's 
Keeper so more boys and young men of color have the support and 
encouragement they need to succeed.
  As we commemorate Brown v. Board of Education, let us remember that, 
while we have come far, we must do more to lift up and support our 
children.

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