The Smoky Hill Museum will host “The Women of Brown,” a presentation and discussion by Donna Rae Pearson, a museum specialist at the Kansas Historical Society, on September 5 at 5:30 pm. Enjoy the presentation in person at the Museum or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom or Facebook. Register for your Zoom link at www.smokyhillmuseum.org. The presentation will also stream on the Smoky Hill Museum Facebook page until Tuesday, September 10 at noon.
Twelve Black women were at the forefront of the civil rights movement as plaintiffs in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Unfortunately, their contributions to the civil rights movement have often been overlooked, yet they are essential to the story of the Brown decision and its impact on American society. This presentation will shine a light on their stories and ensure that their names are not forgotten.
“The Women of Brown” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.