Donna Rae Pearson and Dr. Valerie Mendoza discuss the 12 Black women who were plaintiffs in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Watch a free livestream of the event.
Twelve Black women were plaintiffs in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, but their contributions to the civil rights movement have often been overlooked. This presentation and discussion will shine a light on their stories and ensure their names are not forgotten.
This event is presented by Humanities Kansas as part of the Big Idea: Brown v. Board 70th Anniversary series.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (6th - 12th Grade) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | History & Genealogy | Community Events | Civic Engagement |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
