In a speech delivered at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, President Joe Biden commemorated the 70th anniversary of the groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. The landmark decision effectively desegregated schools by declaring racial separation unconstitutional.

Addressing the audience, President Biden emphasized the importance of creating a democratic society built on equal opportunities for all. "The work of building a democracy worthy of our dreams starts with opening the doors of opportunity for everyone, without exception," he asserted.

However, despite his remarks and his ongoing advocacy for affirmative action programs, the President faced criticism for his past actions in the fight against school desegregation. Social media users were quick to point out comments made by Biden that they deemed as racist.

One user highlighted a quote attributed to Biden, in which he allegedly made disparaging remarks about how desegregation would turn schools into "racial jungles." Another user lamented that Biden consistently fought for segregation long after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

The President's adversaries also accused him of opposing busing efforts to integrate public schools. Vice President Kamala Harris, during a 2019 debate, reproached Biden for his stance on busing, recounting her personal experience as a young girl who had been bused to integrate schools.

Further scrutiny was directed at Biden for sponsoring a bill in 1975 that limited the court's power to use buses as a means of desegregation. The then-Director of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Jack Greenberg, criticized the bill, likening it to obstructing school integration.

Additionally, comments made by Biden in a 1975 Senate hearing resurfaced, where he expressed skepticism about the concept of Black oppression in American society. He questioned the notion that Black individuals should receive preferential treatment to "even the race," stating, "I don't buy that."

Critics also targeted the President for eulogizing former West Virginia Democratic Senator Robert Byrd, who was once a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Biden also expressed admiration for former South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, known for his segregationist views. Despite the backlash, Biden has refused to apologize for his remarks, asserting that he has been involved in civil rights throughout his career and vehemently denying any racism.

President Biden's past actions and statements have periodically resurfaced, becoming contentious points of debate within the political realm. While his recent speech commemorating the desegregation ruling demonstrated his commitment to promoting equality, critics argue that his past actions warrant closer examination.

It remains to be seen how these criticisms will impact President Biden's ongoing efforts to address racial disparities and advance equality in the United States.