Separate Is Never Equal

Discover the inspiring true story of Sylvia Méndez and her parents, who fought to end school segregation in California before the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown vs. Board of Education. Despite being an American citizen who spoke perfect English, Sylvia was denied enrollment in a "Whites only" school because of her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage. Her parents rallied the Hispanic community and filed a lawsuit, which ultimately led to the end of segregated education in California.