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Come reflect on the momentous U.S. Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
"Brown at 50: Where Do We Go from Here?"
Friday, April 23rd
1:00 "Road to Brown" (documentary)
A scholar introduces Brown vs. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
2:15 Summations of Marshall and Davis
Read by two High School Students
3:15 "Understanding the Brown Decision"
The Honorable U. W. Clemon
4:15 Reception in Honor of Pre-segregation Teachers
Saturday, April 24th
9:00 "Brown: Up Close and Personal"
Panel Discussion with parents and children involved with early desegregation attempts in Alabama
10:45 "What Happened?"
Panel Discussion with teachers, administrators, and students about the evolution of desegregation (i.e. bussing, white flight, & schools of choice).
12:15 Luncheon*
1:30 "Where Are We?"
Panel Discussion with scholars and professionals about the current level of accountability in the continuing process of desegregation. A look at segregated schools in 2004 and recent rulings (Knight Case).
2:45 "Where Do We Go From Here?"
Presentation on the future of education and desegregation. A closing ceremony at the 16th Street Baptist Church
Theodore Shaw, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Come and reflect with us...
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Mark Your Calendar
Brown at 50: Where Do We Go From Here?
April 23-24, 2004
Call 328-9696, ext. 234 for more information
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