May 17th will mark 65 years since the historic case of Brown v Board of Education. The landmark 1954 Supreme Court Decision ruled that racial segregation of students in public schools was unconstitutional. Topeka, Kansas played a pivotal role in the decision and holds a permanent place both in the nation’s history and as a global beacon. 

“We decided that an ambitious 10 days of events and community engagement was right for the 65^th,” said Councilwoman Karen Hiller, chairperson of the Brown v. Board Sumner Legacy Trust.  “Think about it, 65 years is a lifetime.  So many efforts are going on in Topeka today to advance the vision of Brown v. Board.”   

From May 10-19, 2019, The 65^th Anniversary of Brown v Board: An Unfinished Agenda will offer Topekans a chance to come together in over 20 events. Included will be a symposium on May 10 featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carlton Waterhouse of Howard University and testimony from plaintiff-era Topekans.  To view the entire calendar of events visit bvb65.com, bvbsumnerlegacy.org or Events via BvB Sumner Legacy Trust on Facebook.

The 65^th Anniversary of Brown v Board: An Unfinished Agenda is made possible by the initiative of Brown v Board Sumner Legacy Trust, a Topeka nonprofit, whose mission is to save Sumner Elementary School and to engage the community in interpreting and advancing the story and legacy of the Brown v Board vision.

For more information about the events and activities, call 785-506-7768 or e-mail [email protected].