Dunbar Pavilion Hosts Event Celebrating and Educating on Brown v. Board Legacy [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education not only ended segregation in public schools but also reshaped the future of civil rights in America.

On Friday, Tucson’s Dunbar Pavilion hosted a celebration to honor the historic ruling and educate the community about its significance.

Once known as the Dunbar School, it served as the only school Black students in Tucson could attend during segregation. Today, it stands as a cultural hub dedicated to preserving history and fostering connection.

A few hundred attendees gathered for a night of celebration and education, reflecting on one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. The program opened with a performance of the Black National Anthem, followed by remarks from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who emphasized the Dunbar School’s historical importance during segregation.

Freda Marshall, executive director of the Dunbar Pavilion, highlighted the site’s …