Through recreated sets and fascinating archival material, Courage brings to life the struggles against racial segregation in public schools. It tells the story of the brave citizens of Clarendon County, SC, who brought the first of five lawsuits that would challenge racial segregation and lead to the landmark Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. Through the personal stories of Rev. J.A. De Laine, his family, community members, and legal champions, we learn about the sacrifices ordinary people made to advance civil rights. The experience is introduced through a new MOT installation called Para Todos Los Ninos: Fighting Segregation in Clifornia which depicts the struggles of Latino families to end segregation in Southern California almost ten years before Brown v. Board.
The Museum strongly recommends advance reservations. Please call 310-772-2505 to reserve your tickets. You can call 310-772-2505 to reserve your tickets. This exhibition is included with Museum admission. Free to members.
This exhibition runs through August 23, 2010.
