MINNIJEAN BROWN TRICKEY TO SPEAK AT CONVOCATION posted 2/3/05

Minnijean Brown Trickey, one of the Little Rock Nine, is scheduled to speak in Dawson Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 12:15 p.m., as part of the Convocation speaker series.

The Little Rock Nine was a group of African-American teenagers who in September of 1957 faced down an angry mob and 1,200 armed soldiers to enter an all-white high school. Their actions helped lead the way to desegregation, and earned them a place in history.

This event was just the beginning for Trickey. Over the years she has continued to fight for civil rights and social equality. For her work, she has received the U.S. Congressional Medal, the Wolf Award, the Spingarn Medal, and many other citations and awards. During the Clinton administration, Trickey served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior responsible for diversity for a period of time.

Drawing on her experiences with the Little Rock Nine, Trickey will provide a fascinating exploration of social change, diversity, and the battle against discrimination and racism. She will also offer an understanding of both how far we have come as a society and how far we still have to go.

Dawson Auditorium is located on Charles Street. (campus map)

Release by Jessica Osenga '05