The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In
Date and Time: February 19, 2023, 1:30 PM CT
Location:
Dorothy Bramlage Public Library, 230 W 7th St, Junction City
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Seeking racial equity and an end to segregation, Wichita's Black students organized and staged a sit-in in 1958 at Wichita's Dockum Drugstore. Long denied entry into the city's movie theaters and restaurants, students exercised their right to peacefully protest over a three-week period at the popular lunch counter. What transpired, how it ended, and the lasting impact it had on race relations in the city is the focus of this talk. More broadly, the talk will explore how these types of protests transformed the struggle for racial equity in America. Presented by Prisca Barnes.
This presentation is part of "21st Century Civics," a collection of resources that invite Kansans to participate in community discussions and learn more about the history of American democracy and the shared responsibilities of citizenship.
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
For more information about this event, please contact:
Donna Porter
(785) 238-4311
http://www.jclib.org