70th COMMEMORATION OF BROWN V BOARD OF EDUCATION

OBJECTIVES

  1. Review the historical context of the state of education for Black students in Arkansas Pre Brown v Board of Education.

  2. Discuss the role of psychological research as a basis for overturning Plessy vs Ferguson, the pioneering role of Mamie Phipps Clark in that decision.

  3. Review the state of education 70 years post Brown v Board of Education

  4. Present personal narratives of the desegregation of Central High School and discuss the current racial climate 70 years post Brown v Board.

  5. Discuss the significance of diversity, equity and inclusion for interracial settings and the representation of BIPCO persons in educational and clinical settings. Discuss the correlation between education and racial health equity. 

  6. Discuss the correlation between education and racial health equity.

SCHEDULE

April 19, 2024 - Philander Smith University

8:30 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 – 9:15

Welcome and Overview – Patricia L Griffen, PhD, Clinical Psychologist Project Director
Greetings – Superintendent Robin White - Little Rock Central High National Historic Services
Greetings -Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson – Interim President Philander Smith University

9:15 – 9:45

Arkansas and the Brown Decision – John Kirk, PhD 

George W. Donaghey Distinguished History Professor 

University of Arkansas Little Rock

9:45 - 10:30

Brown v Board of Education – The Doll Study                       
Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark – Principal Investigator                       
Loretta McGregor, PhD, Professor of Psychology 
Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, AR

10:30 - 11:00

The State of Education 70 Years Post Brown v Board of Education
Austin Porter, Jr., Attorney at Law

11:00 - 11:10

Break

11:10 - 11:55

Desegregation of Central High School
Sybil Hampton, EdD, Consultant
President Emeritus – Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Little Rock Nine – Terrence J. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

11:10 - 11:55

Desegregation of Central High School
Sybil Hampton, EdD, Consultant
President Emeritus – Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Little Rock Nine – Terrence J. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

11:55 - 12:10

Desegregation of Central High School
Sybil Hampton, EdD, Consultant
President Emeritus – Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Little Rock Nine – Terrence J. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

12:10 - 12:55

Lunch

12:55 - 1:15

Awards Presentation

1:15 - 1:45

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
Darshon A. Reed, PhD – Associate Professor of Psychology &
Associate Dean of College of Health & Behavioral Sciences
University of Central Arkansas

1:45 - 2:30

Race and Education: Persistent US Racial/Ethnic Health Iniquities
Sherman A. James, PhD, Social Epidemiologist
Susan B. King Distinguished Professor Emeritus Duke University

1:15 - 1:45

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
Darshon A. Reed, PhD – Associate Professor of Psychology &
Associate Dean of College of Health & Behavioral Sciences
University of Central Arkansas

2:30 - 2:40

Break

2:40 - 3:10

BIPOC in Education – Harriette Richard, PhD
Associate Professor – Johnson C. Smith University

3:10 - 3:45

Wrap Up, Discussion, and Acknowledgements

8:30 – 9:00 – Registration

9:00 – 9:15 -

Welcome and Overview – Patricia L Griffen, PhD, Clinical Psychologist  Project Director

Greetings – Superintendent Robin White - Little Rock Central High National Historic Services

Greetings -Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson – Interim President Philander Smith University

9:15 – 9:45 –

Arkansas and the Brown Decision – John Kirk, PhD George W. Donaghey Distinguished History Professor University of Arkansas Little Rock

9:45 – 10:30 –

Brown v Board of Education – The Doll Study Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark – Principal Investigator 

Loretta McGregor, PhD, Professor of Psychology Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, AR

10:30 – 11:00 –

The State of Education 70 Years Post Brown v Board of Education Austin Porter, Jr., Attorney at Law

11:00- 11:10 - Break

11:10 – 11:55 -

Desegregation of Central High School 
Sybil Hampton, EdD, Consultant

President Emeritus – Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Little Rock Nine

Terrence J. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

11:55 – 12:10 -

Central High School Student Panel Moderator

Brian Schwieger, National Park Ranger

12:10 – 12:55 - Lunch

11:55 – 12:10 - Awards Presentation

1:15 – 1:45 -

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education Darshon A. Reed, PhD – Associate Professor of Psychology & Associate Dean of College of Health & Behavioral Sciences University of Central Arkansas

1: 45 – 2:30 -

Race and Education: Persistent US Racial/Ethnic Health Iniquities
Sherman A. James, PhD,
Social Epidemiologist

Susan B. King Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Duke University

2:30-2:40 - Break

2:40 – 3:10 -

BIPOC in Education – Harriette Richard, PhD

Associate Professor – Johnson C. Smith University

3:10 – 3:45 -

Wrap Up, Discussion, and Acknowledgements

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