Desegregation of Missouri’s Public Schools in the Wake of Brown v. Board of Education

Oct
14
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where

Missouri S&T

Curtis Laws Wilson Library, 2nd Floor

400 W 14th Street

Rolla

and on Zoom (must register for Zoom link, below)

Gary Kremer, executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri will discuss challenges posed by efforts to desegregate public schools following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling. Kremer's research offers insight into white and Black resistance to desegregation/integration. Learn more about the fear and concerns that were held by students, families, and teachers across Missouri.

The lecture is part of Archives Month sponsored by the Missouri S&T Archives and the State Historical Society of Missouri. The event is free to attend in person or on Zoom. If you wish to attend virtually, please register for the Zoom link, below.