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Abilene, Kan. - The next Lunch & Learn program is Thursday, July 23 at noon central time. The virtual program will begin right at noon, so please sign in 10 minutes early.
The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In will be presented by guest speaker Prisca Barnes with Humanities Kansas. In July 1958, Black students gathered at downtown Wichita’s Dockum Drugstore to stage a peaceful protest against the unequal practice of segregation. Tired of being denied access to the city’s movie theaters and restaurants, students took action and turned their attention to the lunch counter at the popular drugstore. What happened during the three-week sit-in? What caused it to end? And why was its importance recognized by so few at the time? This presentation discusses the details of the sit-in, explores how these protests helped transform the struggle for racial equality in America, and considers contemporary non-violent protests. Barnes is the founder of Storytime Village, a nonprofit that promotes reading among low-income children.
JOIN US ONLINE! Google Meet URL: meet.google.com/nfb-yjkm-sun Telephone: 617-675-4444 (PIN: 511 045 556 7306#) [Please join 10 minutes early so the program may begin on time.)
The 2020 Lunch & Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Union Pacific Foundation.
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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 16 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Presidential Libraries play a vital role in preserving and providing access to historical materials, supporting research, and fostering a deeper understanding of the presidency and the American experience. Through interactive exhibits and public programs, they aim to educate and inspire. The Eisenhower Presidential Library's public programs and exhibits receive generous funding and support from The Eisenhower Foundation.