May 17, 1954
Dear Journal,
Chief Justice Earl Warren has declared that "in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal". Not only has that reassuring news been publicized, but also the Supreme Court's decision was unanimous. I am beyond relieved to see the Brown v. Board of Education case through, that this realization has been made by society and the long awaited revelation will come to be. When I read the verdict words, "I was so happy I was numb". The change for equality is necessary for this world: for people to finally witness the consequences of segregation that we, as the black community have experienced for generations upon generations. Finally, change will be made for the better of our world.
Sincerely,
Thurgood Marshall
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