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With Liberty & Justice for All
2004 - Equity, Justice & Character
April 22, 2004 - Good citizens of all ages came
together at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. This BIG
SCREEN Premiere, featured highlights of the Emmy Award Winning film
starring Sidney Poitier and Burt Lancaster, “Separate but
Equal” and conversations regarding the historic decision and
its modern day implications.
Every student of American History has heard the powerful story
of Brown v. Board of Education. It was the landmark decision overturning
the longstanding doctrine of “Separate but Equal” and
ending segregation in schools. No longer would children be separated
by their color to learn in less than equal conditions. Although
the case was monumental, it was only the beginning of a struggle
and a series of events that continues today. With Liberty &
Justice for All is meant for the celebration of our victories and
the inspiration of our next generation to continue the pursuit of
equity, justice, and character. Our pledge of allegiance promises
our children one nation with liberty and justice for all. We come
together to help fulfill that promise and to rededicate our collective
ideals not only on this important occasion but also in our everyday
actions.
Brought to you by
| Welcome |
Dana Howard,
News10 |
| Special Remarks |
Brian Jones,
U.S. Department of Education General Counsel
Wan
J. Kim, U.S. Department of Justice |
| Introduction |
The Honorable
Morrison C. England, Jr., U.S. District Court |
| Film Clips and Panel |
Separate
but Equal
Produced and Directed by George Stevens Jr.
Starring Sidney Poitier and Burt Lancaster |
| Panelists |
The Honorable Consuelo
Callahan, United States Circuit Court of Appeals,
Ninth Circuit |
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The Honorable George Nicholson,
3rd District Court of Appeal |
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Adam Clayton
Powell, III, USC Center on Public Diplomacy |
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Sharon Robinson,
author, VP of Educational Programming for Major League Baseball |
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George Stevens
Jr., Director and Producer |
| Closing Remarks |
Dana Howard,
News10 |
Special Video Appearance by
The Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy
United States Supreme Court
Produced By:
The Center for Youth Citizenship, in partnership with the Sacramento
County Bar Association, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women,
Inc., and 100 Black Men of Sacramento. Additional organizations
associated with this event include the Sacramento NAACP, the Greater
Sacramento Urban League, the school districts of the Sacramento
Region and others.
Event Proceeds:
Proceeds from this evening benefited the Center for Youth Citizenship
and its ongoing educational programs to expand youth leadership
in a highly diverse and changing world.
Letter from our Director
Thank
you to our generous supporters
Pictures from the Event!
CYC featured in Congressional
Record
State Controller Proclamation
Sample
Resolution for School Boards to Commemorate Brown v. Board of Education
Copyright ©2003. Center for Youth Citizenship.
All rights reserved.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826-9003
Physical Address: 10170 Missile Way, Mather, CA 95655
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