#CONGRATULATIONS & #InLovingMemory 63 years ago, 2 Amazingly strong women embarked on a journey, one being Kathy Sawyer, my grandmother whom was 10-year-old, back then she was known as Katherine Carper. She was testifying with her mother, my great grandmother Lena Carper, in the Brown v. Board of education trial of Topeka, KS. “I certainly didn’t understand at that time, what it was all about,” said Sawyer. She was called to the stand to explain how she got to one of only four elementary schools in Topeka, several miles from her house. There was a white elementary school in her own neighborhood. “I think that’s why I was asked to testify. Because and then when we got to school, in the evenings, the busses were very full, of all the kids trying to get home. People standing up, 4-5 to a seat,” said Sawyer. Many where not recognized for there actions and some stories untold. I Am honored to call this Lady my Grandmother, & an even greater honor to have known MY great grandmother Lena Carper, tho her story untold. HER LEGACY LIVES ON THREW MY GRANDMOTHER. Friday evening at the recognition ceremony for the graduating classes of 2014, she was honored by her community and First lady Michelle Obama & was given a standing ovation. Her story has finally been told.
Posted on: Sun, 18 May 2014 01:51:20 +0000
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