School District Creation in Baton Rouge

A wealthy Baton Rouge neighborhood creates its own city to establish a new school district, sparking debate over modern day segregation.

Formation of St George City in Baton Rouge

Wealthy white residents of Baton Rouge win court battle to form their own city called St George, citing better schools and less crime as reasons. Supporters say current government is poorly run, while opponents call it 'racist' and fear it will create a 'white enclave' separating from the majority Black city and school district.