Brown v. Board of Education at 60: Examining Racial Equity in Schools
Join the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, the University of San Francisco School of Education and Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth at the California Historical Society for a conversation honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education court decision. The event will focus on the continuing legacy of Brown v. Board of Education and the successes and continued challenges of achieving racial equity in the San Francisco schools. Moderated by Kimberly Thomas Rapp, Esq. the evening will include historical context, student reflections, and an interactive panel discussion.
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Brown v. Board of Education at 60: Examining Racial Equity in San Francisco Schools
Date: May 13, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: California Historical Society 678 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Welcome
Anthea Hartig, Executive Director, California Historical Society
Susan Christian, Chair, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Sheryl Evans Davis, Commissioner, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Reflections
Anthony Dade, Burton High School, San Francisco
Mildred Coffey, Parent Leader, Hillcrest Elementary School.
Honoring the History
Kimberly Thomas Rapp, Esq. Executive Director, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights
In Conversation: Racial Equity in Schools Today
Darrick Smith, Ed. D. University of San Francisco
Kevine Boggess, Civic Engagement Director, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth
Swen Ervin, Human Capital Specialist – Diversity Initiatives with San Francisco Unified School District
Gayle Sakowski, Esq. Chief Attorney, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Audience Questions
Adjournment
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