Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will present in-person programming from Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, September 25 on the theme "Silence is Not an Option” as part of the 65th commemoration of Central High School’s desegregation by the Little Rock Nine.
“Through a long-term institutional program partnership, we are able to offer a few (scholarships) for persons desiring attendance on site at the events. We want to be sure students, parents, educators, etc., from Dumas and SEARK can attend these historic programs if desired. One special session will feature Dr. Stephon Ferguson who is the official voice of Rev. Dr. King from the King Family. Rev. Ferguson (in photo here in the center with me and a group in Washington DC at the MLK Memorial) as we dedicated the first bible honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King as a Biblical Rights leader, stated Rev. Arthur L. Hunt, Jr.
Sessions will cover a diverse range of issues including mental health and wellness, equity in education, and the criminal justice system; selected specialists in their respective fields as well as distinguished local and national contributors will serve as voices of experience to further these exchanges on diverse topics. Collectively, the programs will bring together participants for dialogues on the ongoing movement for equality, equity, and social justice.
Rev. Stephon Ferguson will speak as in the person of Dr. King on Thursday, September 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
These special commemorative events are presented by the National Park Service through partnerships with the following groups: the City of Little Rock; the Clinton Foundation; the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum; the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Commission of Mid-Michigan; the 400 Years of African-American History Commission; Jefferson National Parks Association; Little Rock Central High School; Little Rock City Manager’s Office; Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau; Little Rock Marriott; Little Rock Police Department; Little Rock School District; the National Alliance of Faith and Justice; the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Philander Smith College; and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
As part of the 65th commemoration of the Little Rock Nine, there are several free virtual programs over the next few weeks. If schools or individuals would like to attend or get more information, please contact, Rev. Arthur L. Hunt, Jr., at 501.683.8555 or email, ceo@thecollegeofaspiringartists.education
