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1964 - Second Boycott of NYC Public Schools by Black and Puerto Rican Students

On March 16, 1964, more than 267,000 Black and Puerto Rican students boycotted New York City public schools in a second massive protest against segregation and inequality in education. This follow-up to the February boycott reinforced community demands for school integration and equitable resources in the city’s education system.

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