The Truth....
The Symposium at Howard University School of Law was one of the best experiences I have ever had in a long time. Guest speakers who attended the conference were Jesse Jackson Jr., Walter E. Fauntroy, and Betty Kilby Fisher.
Jesse Jackson Jr. was the truth. He spoke on his intentions or proposal on a 28th amendment to our Constitution that would make it a right for every person to receive a free public education of equal high quality! Betty F.'s story was inspirational. It was captivating to hear a story of someone who went through the era of the implementation of the Brown decision. Her story inspired me even more to stay focused on my education, especially as an African American. The road and the struggle fought by African Americans in the past just so you and I could be the where we are today was not an easy one. I purchased Betty F.'s book-- Wit, Will, and Walls. The book is basically a autobiography of the struggles of her life and the determination of her father to ensure that his children received a quality education. Now, Walter E. Fauntroy is the truth! He broke it down, he suggested that on election day everyone voted for A.B.B (anybody but Bush)! For those of you who don't know, Walter E. Fauntroy was Martin Luther King's right hand man during the Civil Rights movement. He walked next to MLK during the "Walk on Washington" and he stood by him when they attended John F. Kennedy's funeral. The man is such an innovative speaker, I took a picture with him, once the film is developed I'll post it.
I received everyone's autograph. It was real, it was inspirational, it was the best learning experience ever. Although I agree on the idea that we still have a long way to go to fulfill the promises of Brown, but at least I can proudly say that we, as African Americans, have definitely made some progress.
Jesse Jackson Jr. was the truth. He spoke on his intentions or proposal on a 28th amendment to our Constitution that would make it a right for every person to receive a free public education of equal high quality! Betty F.'s story was inspirational. It was captivating to hear a story of someone who went through the era of the implementation of the Brown decision. Her story inspired me even more to stay focused on my education, especially as an African American. The road and the struggle fought by African Americans in the past just so you and I could be the where we are today was not an easy one. I purchased Betty F.'s book-- Wit, Will, and Walls. The book is basically a autobiography of the struggles of her life and the determination of her father to ensure that his children received a quality education. Now, Walter E. Fauntroy is the truth! He broke it down, he suggested that on election day everyone voted for A.B.B (anybody but Bush)! For those of you who don't know, Walter E. Fauntroy was Martin Luther King's right hand man during the Civil Rights movement. He walked next to MLK during the "Walk on Washington" and he stood by him when they attended John F. Kennedy's funeral. The man is such an innovative speaker, I took a picture with him, once the film is developed I'll post it.
I received everyone's autograph. It was real, it was inspirational, it was the best learning experience ever. Although I agree on the idea that we still have a long way to go to fulfill the promises of Brown, but at least I can proudly say that we, as African Americans, have definitely made some progress.