Beyond Brown: Mexican Struggles for Equality Before and After Brown V. Board
Date and Time: September 20, 2023, 12:00 PM CT
Location:
Newman University, 3100 Mccormick St, Wichita
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The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked. This presentation looks at the ways the Latino communities banded together to fight discrimination and demand equal protection under the law, focusing special attention on Kansas examples. Presented by Valerie Mendoza.
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: Newman University
For more information about this event, please contact:
Cheryl L. Golden
(316) 942-4291 x2178
http://www.newmanu.edu