Nation 1,500 Black college students challenged police in 1961. The Supreme Court took their side. December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Bailey Loosemore, USA TODAY Comments 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.