The Black Side of Desegregation: The History of Paul Breaux High, Part 2 | Folks (1982)

This episode of the series “Folks” from February 11, 1982, explores the effects of school desegregation on the black community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The major topics discussed include: the closure of Paul Breaux High School in 1970, which served as the only public high school available to African American students during segregation; the history of the proposed desegregation plans since 1970; the use of busing as a way to achieve racial balance in schools, a burden which effects the black community in a higher proportion than the white community; and the feeling that the desegregation plan that was enacted has not resulted in meeting the overall goal of providing black students with equal access to a quality education.
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[@pilarvaile8865]

Amazing - TY. I went to PB MS in early 80s, bused from Comeaux area. I wish I knew all this back then, or by HS at least.

[@johnd.535]

This is a great history lesson 😊

[@Second_Wind9]

@22:33....pretty much sums it up. Desegregation HAS NOT, IS NOT & WILL NOT work. This video was shot 60+ yrs ago & yet relevant this present day.

[@deloreswillis9224]

Definitely so …