Memories of Desegregation in Asheville – A Community Panel

As part of UNC Asheville commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Brown vs. Board of Education decision that struck down school segregation laws, a panel of longtime Asheville area residents will provide a timeline of the desegregation effort locally, share personal memories, and reflect upon the past events and current realities. This event takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Highsmith Student Union Grotto, and is free and open to everyone.

Members of the panel will include Jesse Ray, Jr, Marilyn Bass, and Jacquelyn Hallum. Reid Chapman, UNC Asheville senior lecturer in education, will facilitate.

To learn more about all of UNC Asheville’s Brown v. Board of Education commemorative events in April, see the news release.