But What About the Teachers? The Forgotten Narratives of Black Teachers in the Midst of Brown

Much of the discussion concerning Brown rightly focuses on the impact on students. But what about Black teachers? Some 35,000 Black teachers lost their jobs in the U.S. South following the decision and countless others were demoted, especially administrators. What was the cost of Brown for Black teachers and other educators and how does that link to the current shortage of Black teachers?