Every first Wednesday at 1:30pm, join us for our monthly Senior Wednesday event at the Museum of World Treasures! 

Event Details:

• Date: March 6, 2024
• Time: 1:30 PM
• Location: Museum of World Treasures [get directions]

Cost:

This month's Senior Wednesday is provided free of charge through the sponsorship of Humanities Kansas.

Attending Information:

• No need to register; simply walk in!
• Light refreshments provided.

march's talk: Beyond Brown

The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked. This presentation looks at the ways the Latino communities banded together to fight discrimination and demand equal protection under the law, focusing special attention on Kansas examples.

About the Speaker - valerie mendoza

Valerie is a Topeka native and received her Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Berkeley. She works in the public humanities where her research focuses on the history of the Latinx community in Kansas and the Midwest. Valerie has served as a consultant to the Kansas State Historical Society, the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission and the National Folklife Network. Her interests include the history of Mexicans in the U.S., gender studies and ethnic studies.

What are Senior Wednesdays?

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors and offered by a collaboration of Wichita institutions.

Learn About Other Senior Wednesdays Events

Museum of World Treasures is a proud to host the afternoon Senior Wednesday on the first Wednesday of every month.

special thanks

This program is brought to us by Humanities Kansas, an independent nonprofit leading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy.