Linda Brown, who was at the centre of the 1950s court battle that led to the desegregation of US schools, has died,

"Linda Brown, was the lead plaintiff in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case

She was a bright kid who wanted to go to Her local school, which was recognised as, one of a very high standard,  But White only,

The local school board claimed, as there was at least 4 other schools quite close, She could go to any of them, her case at the Supreme Court, closed the last loophole, being used to keep segregated schooling.