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Washburn University, Memorial Union, Vogel Room
"The Road to Brown," a 1990 documentary, examines Jim Crow segregation laws and the legal battles waged by civil rights leaders such as Charles Houston, the dean of Howard University Law School. The film explores the cases that led to the landmark decision in the 1954 case of Brown v. Board of Education.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. For more information, call 231-1010, ext. 1622.
7:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Kansas Museum of History (located at the Kansas History Center, 6425 SW 6th Ave.)
» "Equal Education: The Fight, The Right" is a panel exhibit tracing the history of social concepts such as race and rights, Constitutional freedoms, our justice system, and changes in education.
» "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka: The Case of the Century" by the Kansas Bar Association is a 70-minute video featuring a reenactment of the 1952 and 1953 oral arguments presented to the U.S. Supreme Court. The video will run continuously during the exhibit.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission to the exhibit is free.
Learn more about the Equal Education exhibit.
Learn more about the video and supporting materials or watch the video on the internet.
For information, call 785-272-8681 (TTY: 785-272-8683).
KTWU-TV (channel 11 in Topeka; channel 30 in Iola, Kansas)
"Black/White & Brown: Brown versus the Board of Education of Topeka (60 minutes)."
This new program produced by KTWU offers exclusive insights and interviews from many of the participants who have traditionally shunned the public spotlight. The documentary presents the stories of the individuals, events and circumstances that converged as the wheels of the legal system were set in motion. Narrated by Bill Kurtis and features readings by Walter Cronkite, Jim Lehrer, Gwen Ifill, and Bill Moyers.
8:00 p.m.
Re-broadcast on Monday, May 17th at 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 18th at 2:00 a.m.; expanded version broadcast Sunday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. (see below).
Copies of this program are also available for purchase: DVD ($29.95) or VHS ($24.95) plus $3.00 shipping. Call 1-800-866-5898 or visit the KTWU website.
Washburn University, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre
High School Art Exhibition, "Separate But Not Equal: Exploring the Ramifications of Brown v. Board"
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Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (1515 SW 10th Ave.)
Reaction in Kansas to Brown v. Board
Presentation by Professor Bob Beattie focuses on the reaction to Brown v. Board by looking at newspaper coverage of the case in the months before and after the decision.
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
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Washburn University, Memorial Union, Washburn Room B.
"Forensics as a Way of Knowing: Exploring Brown v. Board of Education 50 Years Later." Issues relevant to the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education will be explored by members of Washburn University's nationally ranked speech and debate team. Students will use their skills in the interpretation of literature, the Lincoln-Douglas debate, as well as informative and persuasive speaking, to render a better understanding of the impact of the case. The audience will have an opportunity to join in the dialogue at the end of the event.
Noon.
Free and open to the public.
For information, call 785-231-1010, ext. 2230.
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (1515 SW 10th Ave.)
Sponsored by Brown v. Board 50th Anniversary Coalition
Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Film Festival:
» "What We've Overcome: Films of an Era"
Films will be shown each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by facilitated discussion.
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. -- Room 101A of Marvin Auditorium
» "Reading, Writing and Resistance," a video prepared by the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.
» "The Road to Brown," a documentary describing the struggle to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court case that made "separate but equal" the law of the land.
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. -- Room 101B and 101C of Marvin Auditorium
» "Reading, Writing and Resistance" (repeat).
» "Farmville: An American Story" chronicles the Virginia case where high school students walked out to protest substandard educational facilities.
» "The Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in America" shows the disturbing cold facts of hate in this history of America's darker side (this program may not be appropriate for younger people).
Free and open to the public.
Note: Films may also be viewed by tuning to Channel 14 on Cox Cable in Topeka from 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. (Courtesy Topeka Public Schools)
Topeka Public Schools-TV (Cable Channel 14 (Cox Cablevision, Topeka))
Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Special Programming
» "Reading Writing and Resistance"
» "The Road to Brown"
7:00 p.m.
Topeka Public Schools-TV (Cable Channel 14 (Cox Cablevision, Topeka))
Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Special Programming
» "Reading Writing and Resistance"
» "The Road to Brown"
7:00 p.m.
KTWU-TV (channel 11 in Topeka; channel 30 in Iola, Kansas)
"With All Deliberate Speed: The Legacy of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (60 minutes)."
A half centrury after the Brown Supreme Court decision on desegregation in public education, scholars and community leaders are still debate the effectiveness of the implementation of the decision, and struggle to ensure equal educational opportunities are offered to all citizens.
9:00 p.m.
NAACP National Brown v. Board of Education Equity Commission Meeting
Invitation Only.
Topeka Public Schools-TV (Cable Channel 14 (Cox Cablevision, Topeka))
Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Special Programming
» "Starting Small"
» "A Place at the Table"
7:00 p.m.
ALSO: TPS-TV will air the compilation program of "Brown v Board Reflections" at 10:30 p.m.
Brown v. Board Heritage Bike Tour
The Kaw Valley Bicycle Club is sponsoring an approximately 10 mile bike tour through downtown and north Topeka. Stops will be made at various sites which have a historical significance to the Brown v. Board decision.
Tour is open to start from 11 a.m. to 1p.m.
Free and open to the public, but tour is limited to 400 riders. Registration is required.
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Topeka Public Schools-TV (Cable Channel 14 (Cox Cablevision, Topeka))
Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Special Programming
» "Mighty Times - The Legacy of Rosa Parks"
» "A Time for Justice"
7:00 p.m.
ALSO: TPS-TV will air the compilation program of "Brown v Board Reflections" at 2:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
KTWU-TV (channel 11 in Topeka; channel 30 in Iola, Kansas)
"Black/White & Brown: Brown versus the Board of Education of Topeka (90 minutes)."
An expanded 90-minute version, with extra commentary from local Topekans who were associated with the momentous Supreme Court decision in 1954 to desegrate the schools.
1:00 p.m.
Citizens of Topeka Celebrating Brown v. Board of Education (424 S. Kansas Ave.)
Openhouse at the downtown Topeka post office, site of a federal courtroom where arguments in the case were first heard. Displays and music will be featured.
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
First United Methodist Church (6th and Topeka Blvd.)
An Ecumenical Service:
» "Faith Was Their Cornerstone of Courage"
Messages from: Reverend William Lawson (Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, Texas), Rabbi Lawrence Karol (Temple Beth Shalom), Muslim Cleric Omar Hazim.
Music by: Chosen Voices of Topeka (directed by Charles Davis), The Thurgood Marshall Academy Choir of New York, Instrumentalist Harvey Brooks.
Service begins at 4:00 p.m. and is expected to last until approximately 5:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Topeka Public Schools-TV (Cable Channel 14 (Cox Cablevision, Topeka))
Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Special Programming
» "Simple Justice"
» "In Pursuit of Freedom and Equality"
7:00 p.m.
ALSO: TPS-TV will air the compilation program of "Brown v Board Reflections" at 2:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site (1515 SE Monroe St.)
Grand Opening Dedication Ceremony
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Topeka Performing Arts Center (214 Southeast 8th Ave.)
"Now Let Me Fly"
World premier of Brown v. Board commemorative play.
7:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
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Topeka Public Schools-TV (Cable Channel 14 (Cox Cablevision, Topeka))
Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Special Programming
» "Simple Justice"
» "In Pursuit of Freedom and Equality"
7:00 p.m.
ALSO: TPS-TV will air the compilation program of "Brown v Board Reflections" at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
KTWU-TV (channel 11 in Topeka; channel 30 in Iola, Kansas)
"Black/White & Brown: Brown versus the Board of Education of Topeka (60 minutes)."
See May 3 for description.
9:00 p.m.
KTWU-TV (channel 11 in Topeka; channel 30 in Iola, Kansas)
"Black/White & Brown: Brown versus the Board of Education of Topeka (60 minutes)."
See May 3 for description.
2:00 a.m.
Washburn University, Memorial Union, Kansas Room
» "Telling the Tale: Narrating Brown v. Board": An Interdisciplinary Conference.
Dr. James Boyer, Kansas State University, is the keynote speaker. He will discuss the future of education and where we are 50 years after the Brown decision. The plenary speaker is Dr. Carol Ascher, New York University Institute of Education and Social Policy, who researches integration and segregation of schools.
For information, call 785-231-1010, ext. 2103.
KTWU-TV (channel 11 in Topeka; channel 30 in Iola, Kansas)
"Beyond Brown: Pursuing the Promise (60 minutes)."
Examines the legal battle that ended the nation's system of sanctioned apartheid, and the impact and influence of that decision. It also explores contemporary debates on student tracking, high-stakes testing, school financing and busing.
9:00 p.m.
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