Online Program - The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In
Date and Time: February 13, 2021, 1:00 PM CT
Location:
Marais des Cygnes Chapter DAR, 10634 W 359th St, Paola
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Presented by Prisca Barnes
In July 1958, Black students gathered at downtown Wichita's Dockum Drugstore to stage a peaceful protest against the unequal practice of segregation. Tired of being denied access to the city's movie theaters and restaurants, students took action and turned their attention to the lunch counter at the popular drugstore. What happened during the three-week sit-in? What caused it to end? And why was its importance recognized by so few at the time? This presentation discusses the details of the sit-in, explores how these protests helped transform the struggle for racial equality in America, and considers contemporary nonviolent protests.
This program will be conducted online! Contact the Marais des Cygnes DAR Chapter for details.
Sponsored by: Marais des Cygnes Chapter DAR
For more information about this event, please contact:
Ann Benton
(913) 377-2013