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70 Years Post-Brown:
70 Years Post-Brown: Looking to the Past, Transforming the Future
In the 1954 landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of this historic decision, the Monroe County NAACP invited the public to join us for engaging, action-oriented dialogue focused on improving the educational experiences of youth in our local community.
Our aim was to move beyond simply honoring a historical moment and toward a renewed commitment to equitable, quality education for all youth. The education schools committee continues to discuss the event and how to build coalitions / take action. Email mcbnaacp@gmail.com for more information about the event or to get involved.
Special thanks to our panelists Vivian Bridgwaters-Gray, Frank Motley, J.D., DaJuan Pearson, and Jael Davis; to our moderator, Dr. Gloria Howell; and to the organizations who supported the event.
Media Release September 23, 2024
Background Resources:
Brown v. Board of Education in PBS' The Supreme Court (youtube.com)
Brown v Board of Education 70th Anniversary - National Museum of African American History & Culture / Smithsonian
Brown v Board of Education - The History Channel
Brown v. Board of Education - The Case that Transformed America - NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Thanks to the following organizations who are supporting this event.
Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission
City of Bloomington Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs (CHLA)
Hoosier Asian American Power (HAAP)
League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County
League of Women Voters of Brown County
Monroe County Democratic Party
Monroe County National Organization for Women (NOW)
NAACP Chapter at Indiana University, Bloomington
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center (NMBCC) at Indiana University, Bloomington
St. Thomas Lutheran Church
Unitarian Universalist Church Racial Justice Task Force
If your organization would like to be a supporter, email mcbnaacp@gmail.com. We will ask you to publicize the event and encourage attendance. No financial support will be requested.
Additional information will be published to this page leading up to the event - please check back.
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