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Brown v. Board of Education 70th Anniversary

Nov. 7 and two future dates to be announced: Our panel discussions look to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court case that transformed the landscape of American education. Participants will reflect on the case's historical significance, its impact on desegregation and the challenges that persist in achieving educational equity. Join us as our panelists share insights on how Brown v. Board continues to shape the pursuit of equal educational opportunities for all students. This program was made possible with a grant from the Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy. A special thank you to our valued partner, the Office of Outreach and Community Engagement within the UB's Graduate School of Education.

Panel Discussion | Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

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Brown v. Board of Education 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion

Opening Remarks

Jillian Hanesworth.

Jillian Hanesworth, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Buffalo, New York.

Facilitator

LaGarrett King.

LaGarrett King, PhD
Professor, Department of Learning and Instruction Graduate School of Education
Director, Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education

Moderator

Anthony White.

Anthony L. White II, PhD
Social Studies Teacher
Buffalo Public Schools

Discussant

Marcus Watson.

Marcus Watson, PhD
Associate Professor and Coordinator 
Africana Studies
Buffalo State University

Panelists

Kathy Franklin.

Kathleen “Kathy” Vivian Albert Franklin Adams 
Buffalo Public School Graduate
Former Educator and Principal in Buffalo Public Schools

Nanette Massey.

Nanette Massey
Buffalo Public School Graduate
Workshop Facilitator and Freelance Writer

Mario Workman.

Mario Workman
Buffalo Public School Graduate
Operator in a Local Manufacturing Company

Donette Ruffin.

Donette Ruffin
Buffalo Public School Graduate
Former Principal of Community School #53

Date To Be Announced | Virtual Presentation

Date To Be Announced | Virtual Presentation

Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, African Studies Center