'Words That Made the Difference' marks Brown v. Board of Education 70th Anniversary
Organization:
MLK Jr. Freedom Center
Category:
Political/Special Interest
Geographical Area:
Oakland
Start
Date:
5/18/2024
End Date:
5/18/2024
Start Time:
7:00 PM
End Time:
9:00 PM
Event
Info:
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents Dr. Cindy Acker's "Words That Made the Difference: Brown v Board of Education," marking the 70th anniversary of the landmark supreme court schools desegregation ruling. In May of 1954, Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren, former governor of California, issued the unanimous decision that changed history forever. At a time when segregation in covert forms is still pervasive, Words That Made the Difference uses the courageous words of plaintiffs, witnesses, attorneys and Justice Warren to highlight the need to follow their legacy to protect and promote democracy. Admission to the performance is free and reservations are encouraged by calling the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center at (510) 434-3988.
The production team for "Words That Made the Difference" is led by Playwright/Director Dr. Cindy Acker with Co-Director Robert Paine, Stage Manager Quinn Gilchrist, Historic Researcher Sarah McArthur LeValley and Sound Designer Steve Shlisky. The cast features Melzena Murphy, Jacinta Kaumbulu, Bill Brobeck, Carrie Brobeck, Alfred Spielmann, Jim Oddie, Jim Mitulski, Amos White, Curtis Walker, Gary Moore, Jeff Moon, Gary Rudman, Dean Medek, Denise Richards, Eric Ward, Esther Uzoka, Eric Ward, Jennifer Orlick, Russ Whismore and Michael Hawkins.
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