CONTACT: Janine G. Sorbello, Dir. of Ext. Affairs DATE: March 27, 2025
CELL: 302-290-3224
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Wilmington, DE – In honor of the 70th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) announces a featured conversation with Karen Ingram titled “The Trail to Desegregation.” on Thursday, April 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the GBC Event Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The event is sponsored by Goldey-Beacom College and includes an original exhibit provided by Delaware Humanities entitled: “Injustice & Integration: A Personal Reflection on Delaware’s Role in Brown v. Board of Education.” Following the event, the exhibit will remain open to the public in the GBC Library daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. through May 5, 2025.
A New Jersey native, Ingram came to Delaware in 1968 as a co-op student from Goldey-Beacom College and began working as a legal secretary for Louis L. Redding in 1968. As Delaware’s first Black attorney, Redding played a pivotal role in the legal fight against school segregation, arguing two Delaware cases that ultimately became part of Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ingram, inspired by her early experience with Redding, continues to advocate for civil rights. As part of her master’s capstone project at the University of Delaware, she launched a statewide initiative in 2023 titled “The Trail to Desegregation,” a bus tour highlighting key sites in Delaware’s journey toward educational equity.
“The Trail to Desegregation” promises to be an inspiring discussion led by Ingram who brings a unique, personal lens to the history of school segregation and integration in Delaware. As someone with a front-row seat to this pivotal era and a master’s project rooted in this very history at the University of Delaware, Ingram offers more than just historical facts—she brings lived experience, deep research, and heartfelt reflection. You’ll hear personal stories, insights from her academic work and reflections on the ongoing relevance of this history today.
Click here to register: The Trail to Desegregation – GBC Appointments – Goldey-Beacom College
Click here to learn more about other Brown v. Board of Education events in Delaware as well as Delaware Humanities.
Injustice & Integration: 70 Years of Brown v. Board of Education – Delaware Humanities
Founded in 1973, Delaware Humanities is Delaware’s independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The organization provides educational and cultural opportunities to people and communities in all three Delaware counties through original programming and grantmaking. The organization’s mission strives to provide opportunities for Delawareans to gain a deeper understanding of human identity, intellectual achievement, diverse cultures, and shared heritage. Delaware Humanities is based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.
The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.
The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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