Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Litle Rock Nine, Judith Vecchione, co-producer of Eyes on the Prize, and Sandra Robbie, producer of Mendez vs. Westminister, discuss civil rights in the past and events today.
In 1957, nine black teenagers faced the threats of angry mobs in the landmark desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas and became known as the Little Rock Nine.
This event features a panel discussion with Dr. Terrence Roberts, a member of the Little Rock Nine, Judith Vecchione, one of the producers of Eyes on the Prize, and Sandra Robbie, Emmy award-winning producer of Mendez vs. Westminster: For All the Children about one Mexican-American family's fight to desegregate California schools.
Panelists will explore how the historic events of the past relate to the civil rights issues of today. Facing History and The Allstate Foundation present this event as part of a series.
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Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Freud Playhouse
Macgowan Hall
UCLA campus
Los Angeles, CA 90095
United States
Cost: Free and open to the public; parking is $8 in lot 3. Enter the east side of campus from the intersection of Hilgard Avenue and Wyton Drive. Attendants and signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3.
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