Craft Kids: Civil Rights and the Dallas NAACP Youth Council
Schedule
Tue Jun 20 2023 at 07:00 pm
Location
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | Dallas, TX
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In the 1940s, legendary civil rights activist Juanita Craft helped organize the Dallas NAACP Youth Council with the goal of training the next generation of NAACP leaders. The council would grow to become the model for youth organizations in NAACP chapters around the country. The “Craft Kids,” as the group that worked under Craft came to be known, organized and participated in peaceful demonstrations against racial segregation and discrimination.Hear from former Craft Kid Patricia Perez as she shares her firsthand account of her journey into civil rights activism and her experiences working with Juanita Craft. The conversation will be moderated by Candace Thompson, Friends of Juanita Craft House Board Chair.
This is an in-person program. There is no cost for you to attend this event, but registration is required. Register here: https://dhhrm.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S6e00000ddTsjEAE
Presented in conjunction with the Candy Brown Holocaust and Human Rights Educator Series.
Anchor Sponsor:
The Summerlee Foundation
Event Sponsor:
Bank of Texas
Community Partners
Abounding Prosperity
America's Dinner Table
Communities Foundation of Texas
Greenhill School
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
Legacy Senior Communities
Southwest Jewish Congress
Temple Shalom
Youth180
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dallas, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
