Question

the origins of segregation
which statement best summarizes browns message in this passage?
legislation is powerless to eliminate racial instincts or to abolish distinctions based upon physical differences. if the civil and political rights of both races be equal, one cannot be inferior to the other civilly or politically. if one race be inferior to the other socially, the constitution of the united states cannot put them upon the same plane.
african americans are not inferior to white citizens.
legislation should seek to resolve social problems.
african americans should have no motion

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that if civil and political rights of both races are equal, one cannot be inferior socially, and legislation can't eliminate racial instincts or physical - based distinctions. It implies that African Americans are not inferior to white citizens in a civil and political sense.

Answer:

African Americans are not inferior to white citizens.