President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Among the guests behind him is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn how individuals in Arkansas shared in “The Dream”
The University District Partnership will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act by hosting a discussion highlighting the book Civil Rights Brothers: The Journey of Albert Porter and Allan Ward.
The author of the book is Dr. Allan Ward, professor emeritus of speech communication at UALR, and a resident of University Park neighborhood.
Wanda Hamilton, one of the first African-American students to attend UALR in 1964, will be a special guest.
University District residents are encouraged to attend and share their experiences attending UALR or living in the area during the 1960s.
Refreshments will be provided.
Event Details
Friday, December 12
2 to 3:30 p.m.
UALR Bailey Alumni & Friends Center
Parking: Lot 13, across 28th Street from the Bailey Center
Persons with disabilities may park behind the Bailey Center off Campus Drive.
Additional Sponsors: AARP, UALR Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy, UALR Institute on Race and Ethnicity, and UALR Alumni Association
