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Brown v. Board of Education Fast Facts Here’s what you need to know about the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. About the Case The first plaintiff was Oliver Brown, an African-American welder and assistant pastor, who brought the case against the Topeka Board of Education for not allowing his nine-year-old daughter, Linda Brown, to attend Sumner Elementary School, an all-white school near their home. In 1954, there were four African-American schools and 18 white schools in Topeka. Four similar cases were combined with the Brown complaint and presented to the Supreme Court as Brown v. Board of Education. The full name of the case is Oliver L. Brown et al v. Board of Education of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, et al.
Airbnb Partners with ‘Choose Topeka’ to Offer Professionals Free Stays in the Kansas Capital Share Article Choose Topeka program offers up to $15K in incentives for people that relocate; Airbnb announces $15K donation to program, enabling individuals to experience Topeka prior to moving The Choose Topeka Relocation Initiative has partnered with Airbnb, the online marketplace for lodging, to provide potential new residents with free opportunities to visit the city. “As some consumers think through relocating, local, hosted stays enabled by Airbnb provide a fantastic option to explore neighborhoods before making a decision,” said Barbara Stapleton, vice president of business retention and talent initiatives at Go Topeka.
SavingAdvice.com Blog 10 Free Things to Do in Topeka, Kansas 1. Lake Shawnee Lake Shawnee is one of the most recommended attractions around Topeka. There is truly something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. You can stay overnight at the campground, or spend the day at the picnic area, playgrounds, gardens, golf course, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, disc golf course, and trails. Pets are also welcome on the 6.8 mile paved walking trail around the lake. The lake also offers a variety of water activities including fishing, swimming, and boating. Since it is divided into separate areas for recreational and fishing, there is enough space for everyone. You can also enjoy a stroll through the famous Ted Ensley gardens to take in the beauty of the manicured flower beds and gazebo. Be sure to look for seasonal displays as well around the 4th of July and Christmas. Lake Shawnee is a hub of outdoor entertainment and activities.
Kansas school district is named for a Ku Klux Klan leader. Students demand a change msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Capital-Journal "Socialism From Behind a Sewing Machine" will be the topic of a free virtual presentation given at 3 p.m. Sunday via Zoom by historian Thom Rosenblum, who recently retired from his job at Topeka's Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. The presentation will focus on socialist Ike Gilberg, a Russian-born tailor who became known as "the leader of Topeka radicalism" after moving to the community in 1903. To receive the Zoom link to watch Rosenblum's presentation, email the Shawnee County Historical Society at shawneecountyhistory@gmail.com. Sunday’s event will be the latest in a series of virtual presentations being hosteby the county historical society.
KS Historical Society Press Release TOPEKA — The Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas Anthropological Association announced today that the Kansas Archeology Training Program (KATP) will be held at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, in Topeka. The annual field school will partner with the park and the National Park Service’s Midwest Archeological Center (MWAC). The park includes the Monroe Elementary School and commemorates the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end the nation’s legal segregation The landmark victory for civil rights in America helped to inspire the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The national historic site is located where Monroe Elementary School was built in 1927 and the previous Monroe School was built in 1874. Both were intended as segregated schools for Black children, one of four in Topeka, until the 1954 court decision.