The Struggle for Inclusivity: Blackwell School, Brown v. Board of Education, and the Legacies of School Segregation

Education equity has always been a struggle for people through time and place. Here at Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, we recognize the struggle of not just African Americans, but all Americans over time. Come join us as we explore the impacts of segregation on Mexican students here in Topeka, as well as at Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas. Guest lecturers include local historian Dr. Valarie Mendoza and Blackwell School alums, Dr. Frank Perez and Dr. Nancy Aguirre, who will be presenting The Struggle for Inclusivity: Blackwell School, Brown v. Board of Education, and the Legacies of School Segregation.