Program
Presentation of Colors
Highland Park High School ROTC Color Guard
Master of Ceremonies
Ronald Griffin, Esquire
Professor, Washburn University School of Law and
Co-Chair, Brown v. Board 50th Anniversary Coalition
Remarks
The Honorable Damon J. Keith
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Charles W. Babcock, Esquire
General Motors Corporation
Chief Justice Kay McFarland
Kansas Supreme Court
Irvin D. Reid
President, Wayne State University
Bruce E. Mallory
President, Topeka Board of Education
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Steve Adams
Superintendent, Brown v. Board National Historic Site and
Co-Chair, Brown v. Board 50th Anniversary Coalition
Mr. Adams also gave remarks he presented earlier in the day at "The Great American Post Office" Ceremony
Keynote Speaker
Juan Williams
Journalist and Author of Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Judicial Center Lobby
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Exhibit Preview and Opening Reception
May 17, 2001
Marching Toward Justice
The History of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
A Tribute to Thurgood Marshall
The Coalition sponsored a preview and reception for the opening of Marching Toward Justice on May 17, 2001 at the Kansas Judicial Center. The program consisted of a number of opening remarks, a keynote address, and the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Opening remarks by (left to right) Ronald Griffin, Hon. Damon Keith, Charles Babcock, and Chief Justice Kay McFarland.
Opening remarks by (left to right) Irvin Reid, Bruce Mallory, and Steve Adams.
Juan Williams giving keynote address. Mr. Williams is a noted writer and journalist. His book Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary provides insights about the life and legacy of this civil rights giant. Mr. Williams is currently host of "Talk of the Nation," on National Public Radio and a Political Analyst on "Fox News Sunday," Fox Television. His regular television appearances include CNN "Crossfire," "The Larry King Show," and "Inside Washingtion." In 1987, he published groundbreaking work in his book Eyes on the Prize-- America's Civil Rights Years 1954-1965, a companion piece to the PBS series.
The exhibit at the Kansas Judicial Center being opened by Juan Williams, Topeka Mayor Butch Felker, The Hon. Damon Keith, Brown Foundation Board Chair Clyde Howard, and Irvin Reid.
Guests viewing the exhibit at Kansas Judicial Center.
View of Marching Toward Justice exhibit from 2nd floor of Kansas Judicial Center.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reported on the exhibit opening and Juan Williams speech in its Friday, May 18, 2001 issue.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reported on the "The Great American Post Office" Ceremony in its Friday, May 18, 2001 issue.
All photographs on this page copyright 2001 by Martin E. Wisneski. Unauthorized use or reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.
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