The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Discussion revisits music of the Civil Rights Movement and integration of America’s schools

Kimberly Schofield and Stephanie Mosqueda
 
This March 3, 2004 file photo shows the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site as work continues in Topeka, Kansas. The site is among about 130 locations in 14 states being promoted as part of the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which organizers hope will boost tourism in the region.

This March 3, 2004 file photo shows the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site as work continues in Topeka, Kansas. The site is among about 130 locations in 14 states being promoted as part of the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which organizers hope will boost tourism in the region. AP Photo / Orlin Wagner

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Today's headlines:

  • The Champaign City Council will vote tomorrow on a resolution promoting their deputy city manager to the top job.
  • Because of Illinois Department of Corrections policy, some students pursuing higher education degrees at the Stateville Correctional Center were transferred away from their teachers —with no contact allowed.

In today's deep dive, we'll learn why the Supreme Court decision that ruled racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional is relevant for young people today.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Julie Walker, Emily Hays and Reginald Hardwick.