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Big Idea: The Power of Photography in the Civil Rights Era

2024-05-10 12:00:00 2024-05-10 13:00:00 America/Chicago Big Idea: The Power of Photography in the Civil Rights Era This presentation will delve into the impact of photography on the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, tracing the evolution of how Black individuals and communities have been portrayed from historical beginnings to the era of Brown v. Board and up to the present day. The Big Idea is a series featuring insights from historical and current events from Kansas scholars that provide a starting point for conversations about ideas that shape our world presented by Humanities Kansas. This program is a live stream of the event in Topeka. More information about the Big Idea can be found at humanitieskansas.org. Advanced Learning Library - Keeney Stevens Board Room

Friday, May 10
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-10 12:00:00 2024-05-10 13:00:00 America/Chicago Big Idea: The Power of Photography in the Civil Rights Era This presentation will delve into the impact of photography on the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, tracing the evolution of how Black individuals and communities have been portrayed from historical beginnings to the era of Brown v. Board and up to the present day. The Big Idea is a series featuring insights from historical and current events from Kansas scholars that provide a starting point for conversations about ideas that shape our world presented by Humanities Kansas. This program is a live stream of the event in Topeka. More information about the Big Idea can be found at humanitieskansas.org. Advanced Learning Library - Keeney Stevens Board Room

Advanced Learning Library

Keeney Stevens Board Room

This presentation will delve into the impact of photography on the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, tracing the evolution of how Black individuals and communities have been portrayed from historical beginnings to the era of Brown v. Board and up to the present day. The Big Idea is a series featuring insights from historical and current events from Kansas scholars that provide a starting point for conversations about ideas that shape our world presented by Humanities Kansas. This program is a live stream of the event in Topeka. More information about the Big Idea can be found at humanitieskansas.org.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

Advanced Learning Library


Hours

Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 10:00AM to 3:00PM
(Christmas Eve - close at 3 pm)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Advanced Learning Library is Wichita's main public library, located in the downtown core at the crossroads of the Historic Delano District and the Museums on the River corridor.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Dec 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre,Children's STEAM Learning Garden

Mon, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room

Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Fri, Jan 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Conference Room C

Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center

Sat, Jan 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mona Corrin Pike Teen Pavilion

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery

Tue, Jan 07, 10:40am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre

Tue, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Pavilion

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room AB

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Fri, Jan 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Conference Room C

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Evergy Technology Training Center

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery

Tue, Jan 14, 10:40am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre

Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mona Corrin Pike Teen Pavilion

Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Keeney Stevens Board Room

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery AND Reading Theatre

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Center

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Center

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Gallery

Tue, Jan 21, 10:40am - 11:00am
Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Theatre

Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A