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Thursday, May 6


Dr. John Ruffin

A Preliminary Dialogue About One Model for Research and Education Post-Brown:
The National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

Dr. John Ruffin, Director
National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health
Monday May 10


Dr. Arthur Fletcher


Economic Disparities and Proactive Strategies
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus
Tuesday, May 11


Peter Irons


The Honorable
Jack Tanner

"50 Years After Brown: The Re-Segregation of American Schools,"
A Keynote Address by Peter Irons

6 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus








The Legacy of Brown
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

The Honorable Jack Tanner, Judge
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Wednesday, May 12


Senator Rosa Franklin
Health Disparities and Proactive Strategies
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus



Health Fair
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

The fair will focus on healthy living through disease pevention and nutrition.
Health practictioners will provide limited medical testing.

Thursday, May 13


The Honorable
Charles Z. Smith
Disparities and Proactive Strategies in the Justice System and in Immigration
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

Friday, May 14


Linda Brown


Three Consecutive Events Reflecting on Brown v. Board of Education
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus
  • 6 p.m., Reception and Stadium High School Photography Exhibit
  • 7 p.m., Reader's Theater Program -- a program for youth about the significance
    of legal decisions that led to Brown v. Board of Education
  • 8 p.m.: Discussion -- "Where is the Vision Now?"


Saturday, May 15


Toni Blackman
U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador
Story Telling for Toddlers
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

Joyce Stahmer
This is program will introduce young children to literature and landmark legal decisions



Screening of Student Films, Spoken Word Presentations, Dance and Other Artisitc Forms
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

Artistic productions about Brown v. Board of Education, including works by students at Evergreen,
Jason Lee, Tacoma School of the Arts, McCarver Elementary School, Stadium High School,
Christian Brothers Academy, the Intel Computer Clubhouse and Girls Science & Math Program
wil be showcased.



Media and Democracy: The Role of the Media and Practice of Democracy
Post- Brown v. Board of Education

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus




Multimedia Workshops
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Participants will learn and demonstrate their facility with one or more of the following:
iMovie, media literacy, 2D animation, making music with acid, zine production, spoken work and
copyrighting artistic works .



Screening Rooms
  • 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Evergreen Tacoma campus
    The film "The Road to Brown" will be shown, followed by a discussion with the audience. Film synopsis
  • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Evergreen Tacoma campus



Toni Blackman, Ambassador of Hip Hop and Award Ceremony
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus

Toni Blackman will perform and host the awards ceremony. There will also be open mic
for participants.

Monday, May 17


Dr. Thomas L. "Les" Purce, President
The Evergreen State College
Disparities and Proactive Strategies in Education
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evergreen Tacoma campus


"50 Years Ago Today," a reception with song and performance hosted by
Dr. Thomas L. "Les" Purce, President, The Evergreen State College
6 p.m. Evergreen Tacoma campus




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