Who
Who was the principal of Lemon Grove Grammar school?
Jerome T. Green
What is the name of the school?
Lemon Grove Grammar School
When did the Lemon Grove incident take place?
1931
Where did the incident take place?
Lemon Grove, California
Why did the Mexican community challenge the school board?
for the educational rights of their children
Who did the parents of these children go to for legal help?
The Mexican Consulate
What was the new building referred to as? (two answers)
La Caballeriza or the barnyard
When was the separation by the school board planned?
July 23rd 1930
Where were the children moved to?
La Caballeriza/the barnyard
Why did the school board move only children with hispanic heritage to the new building?
They believed education was for the "better class"
Who made the decision to move Mexican children to the "new building"?
Lemon Grove school board
What is another name for the Lemon Grove case?
Roberto Alvarez vs. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District
Where else is this history important in?
San Diego History
Why is this case important?
it was the first desegregation court case in the history of the U.S.
Who did the court rule in favor for?
the families
Who was the judge on the case?
Judge Chambers