“The Women of Brown,” a presentation and discussion by Donna Rae Pearson

Schedule

Wed Apr 29 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

601 N Water St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203 | Wichita, KS

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Join us for a special presentation and community discussion, "The Women of Brown," led by museum specialist Donna Rae Pearson.
Donna Rae will share the stories and contributions of twelve Black women, often overlooked, who were the forefront of the civil rights movement as plaintiffs in the landmark Brown vs Board of Education case. Their courage and determination were essential to the story of the Brown decision and its impact on American society.
FREE and open to the public
Coffee and pastries provided
Validated parking
Wheelchair accessible
This program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
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