In Recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the Topeka Vs BOE Supreme Court Ruling, the Brown V Board Commemorate Together and the Black American Blueprint Collective have planned an extensive list of activities for March through July.
Now – May 19, Sorting Out Race Exhibit, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Topeka.
Sat., March 16, 10 am – 5 pm: Black Family Wellness Expo, Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 S.E. 21st Street. Sponsored by Topeka Chapter of the Links, Inc.
Thurs., March 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: The Health of the BIPOC Community: A discussion on gun violence with Dr. Brian Williams. Sponsored by the Brown Coalition, Stormont Vail, 1500 SW 10th St.
Sat., March 23, 10 am & 3 pm: African American Topeka History Tours. Leaves from Topeka Center Hotel. Repeats April 20, May 4, May 18 and May 25.
Sun. March 24, 6-7:30 pm: Our Stories: Topeka and the Exodus Panel Discussion, Marvin 101 BC, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Sat. April 6, 3 – 5 pm: Ritchie Cemetery African Burial Ground, Topeka Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL), 1515 SW 10th, Topeka. Marvin 101A
Fri., April 12, noon – 1 pm: Poetry & Brown V Board Michael Kleber Diggs, TSCPL, 1515 SW 10th Ave. Sponsored by Humanities Kansas.
April 18 & 19, Brown v Board at 70: Looking Back & Striving Forward Conference, University of Kansas, Lawrence. Conference exploring the legacy of the landmark decision, Most spots have been filled, but 19th activities on campus can be streamed. Featured Aug. 19 speaker, Sherrilyn Ifill, lawyer and the Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Esq. Endowed Chair in Civil Rights at Howard University. For conference schedule and streaming info go to https://bit.ly/3Pj3nBQ.
Fri., April 26, 6-8 pm: Our Stories: Topeka’s Black Wall Street Panel Discussion, TSCPL, 1515 SW 10th Ave., Marvin Auditorium.
Sat., April 27, 10 am. – Noon: 1st Annual Exoduster’s Walk/Run & Plaque Unveiling, Stormont Vail Event Center, 17th and Topeka Blvd.
ACTIVITIES CONTINUE THROUGH JULY. HERE ARE A SELECT FEW MAY EVENTS. For a complete listing of events go to www.black-collective.org
Sat. May 11, 10 am – 2 pm: May Mother’s Day Brunch, Sponsored by the Topeka Chapter of the Links, Inc.
May 14 -18: Academy of African American Business and Development Conference, Washburn University.
Fri., May 17, 7 pm: Now Let Me Fly, Washburn University. Presented by the Brown Coalition.Sat
May 18, 10 am – 3 pm: Brown V. Board 70th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration, Brown V Board National Park, 1515 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KSÂ
The Sorting Race exhibit shares the Sabatini Gallery with the “Our Stores: African American Topeka Before and After Brown” exhibit. www. Black-collective.org
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Fri., May 17, 7 pm: Now Let Me Fly, Washburn University. Presented by the Brown Coalition.
Sat, May 18, 10am – 3pm: Brown V. Board 70th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration, Brown V Board National Park, 1515 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS.