desegregation
noun
de·seg·re·ga·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌse-gri-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the state of being desegregated
2
: the action or an instance of desegregating
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The Myers Park church, which has more than 800 members, was founded in 1943 in Charlotte and has historically embraced a progressive view of Christianity — supporting desegregation, anti-war stances and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The eventual desegregation of Pasadena's public swimming facilities marked an important chapter in the city's evolution.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The breaking of the color line in the major pastimes, and the desegregation of bleachers, concessions, and bathrooms, was slow and painful work, sometimes slowest in the oldest cities.
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Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
His first book focused on the effects of desegregation on children.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The eventual desegregation of Pasadena's public swimming facilities marked an important chapter in the city's evolution.
—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The breaking of the color line in the major pastimes, and the desegregation of bleachers, concessions, and bathrooms, was slow and painful work, sometimes slowest in the oldest cities.
—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
His first book focused on the effects of desegregation on children.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Desegregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desegregation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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desegregation
noun
de·seg·re·ga·tion
dē-ˌse-grə-ˈgā-shən
1
: the action or an instance of desegregating
2
: the state of being desegregated
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