Three decades ago, the federal courts ordered Louisville to desegregate its schools by busing black and white students -- a decision that eventually resulted in massive protests and violence.
Now the U.S. Supreme Court may soon weigh in again -- this time to decide whether America's school districts, including the Jefferson County Public Schools, can voluntarily desegregate by considering race when determining which schools students attend.
Monday, September 05, 2005
Schools struggle with race
The Louisville Courier Journal reports school busing means more lawsuits: