Desegregation refers to the process of ending the separation of different racial or ethnic groups in public spaces, schools, and other institutions. This movement aimed to ensure that people of all backgrounds could access the same facilities and opportunities, promoting equality and social justice. In the United States, desegregation gained significant attention during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Landmark events, such as the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954, declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, paving the way for greater integration across the country.