Nation 1,500 Black college students challenged police in 1961. The Supreme Court took their side. December 14, 2021December 15, 2021Bailey Loosemore, USA TODAYComments Off on 1,500 Black college students challenged police in 1961. The Supreme Court took their side. In 1961, Black college students fought segregation. Four years later, their Supreme Court case secured First Amendment rights for future protesters.