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Reflecting on 50 years since Boston Public Schools were court ordered to desegregate

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African-American students board a school bus outside South Boston High School on Sept. 12, 1974 — the first day of school and the first day of court-ordered busing. (AP)
African-American students board a school bus outside South Boston High School on Sept. 12, 1974 — the first day of school and the first day of court-ordered busing. (AP)

On June 21, 1974, Judge Arthur Garrity ordered Boston Public Schools to desegregate through forced busing. Today marks 50 years since that ruling. We reflect on the legacy of busing in Boston and discuss the future of the city's schools.

This segment aired on June 21, 2024.

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