Ohio University's Department of African American Studies is sponsoring a series of events to examine the effects of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 to desegregate the public school system. May 17 marks the 48th anniversary of the historic decision. All events are free and open to everyone.

Event Schedule:

• Brown Bag Film Series
  May 13, 14 and 15
  12:10 to 1 p.m.
  Baker University Center
  1954 Room
  Films include:
  • Equity Under the Law: The Lost Generation of Prince Edward County
  • Lemon Grove (Mexican Americans in California)
  • The Road to Brown and Where Do We Go From Here?
• Panel Discussion and Lunch
  May 17
  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Howard Green Hall (across from Baker Center) under the canopy
  Gospel Voices of Faith Choir and a poetry reading will open the event.
  Panel presentations include:
  • What Led to Brown v. Board of Education
  • The Declaration of Independence and Brown
  • Activism Ten Years Later
  • Where Do We Go From Here?