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“History Comes Alive” will feature in-character performances of Thurgood Marshall and Coretta Scott King at Booker T. Washington High School on April 11. Photo Provided.
Portrayals Of Thurgood Marshall And Coretta Scott King To Be Performed, April 11
The Booker T. Washington Foundation for Excellence invites the community to commemorate history with an unforgettable event, “History Comes Alive,” featuring powerful portrayals of Thurgood Marshall and Coretta Scott King.
The program will be performed on April 11 at 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at the Ellis Walker Woods Auditorium, Booker T. Washington High School, 1514 E. Zion St., in Tulsa.
The event holds particular significance as it follows the solemn anniversary of
April 4, 1968, when the world lost Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to an assassin’s
bullet. With this program, the Foundation seeks to honor his legacy and inspire the next generation through reflections on the civil rights movement and its leaders.
Dr. Jim Armstead will channel the spirit and brilliance of Thurgood Marshall, the
first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Armstead is a Chautauqua Scholar Performer, portraying over three hundred characterizations nationwide.
A retired professor from the U.S. Naval War College, Armstead frequently lectures on international law and national security affairs, including the United Nations. Rebecca Marks Jimerson, a Booker T. Washington alum and Chautauqua Scholar, will embody the strength and grace of Coretta Scott King, a tireless advocate for justice and equality.
Garrett Bland, a BTW alum and recent graduate of Tennessee State University in Nashville, will be the moderator. A gifted communications engager and storyteller, he will bring his unique talent to this event, enriching the audience’s experience.
The organizers have said the event will serve as a remembrance, reflection, and recognition of the spirit of the civil rights movement, celebrating the courage and vision of those who paved the way for freedom and justice.
For more information, contact Rebecca Marks-Jimerson at (918) 734-1223.
Booker T. Washington Foundation for Excellence
Established in 1993, the Booker T. Washington Foundation for Excellence is an independent 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to enhance all aspects of academic endeavors for the students, faculty, and administration at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Foundation funds grants for teaching positions, high-stakes test preparation, teacher training, classroom equipment, and educational enrichment – all in the high school’s 100-plus-year tradition of excellence in academics, arts, and spirit. The Board includes alumni, parents, administrators, and community leaders passionate about supporting Booker T. Washington High School.
