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\n"On May 17\, 1954\, Brown v. Board of Education determined that racial segrega tion in schools was unconstitutional. Heralded as a massive victory for ci vil rights\, the decision&rsquo\;s goal was to give Black children equitab le access to educational opportunities and clear a path to a better future . Yet in the years following the ruling\, schools in predominantly Black n eighborhoods were shuttered or saw their funding dwindle\; Black educators were fired en masse\; and Black children faced discrimination and violenc e from white peers and educators as they joined resource-rich schools that were reticent to accept the new students. \;
\nAward-winning sc holar Noliwe Rooks weaves together sociological data\, cultural history\, and personal records to challenge the idea that integration was a boon for Black children. At once assiduously researched and deeply engaging\, Inte grated tells the story of how education has remained both a tool for commu nity progress and a seemingly inscrutable cultural puzzle. Rooks&rsquo\;s deft hand turns the story of integration&rsquo\;s past and future on its h ead and shows how we may better understand and support generations of stud ents to come."
\nA part of the library since 1989\, the Art Tatum Af rican American Resource Center is a dedicated space to provide educational and historical information on African American cultural heritage and expe riences. \; Through books\, other materials\, public programs\, and ar t exhibits\, the Resource Center recognizes and celebrates the lived exper iences of African Americans.
\nThe Resource Center is named in honor of American jazz great Art Tatum (1909-1956) who grew up in Toledo's Roos evelt neighborhood. \;
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