Who were the key figures in the Brown v. Board of Education court case? How did they contribute to desegregation? Objective Students will be able to identify each character with examples from the scripts. Students will be able to explain how the actions of the individuals involved in Brown affect their lives today. Students will be able to explain the relationships of the individuals involved in Brown or how they relate to one another. Background Linda Brown Daughter of lead plaintiff, Oliver Brown, in Brown v. Board of Education . Linda lived in a neighborhood that was near a white school, ho Duration: 30 Minutes.