Dredd Scott Event
Enjoy this timeless and inspiring story of reconciliation between descendants of Dred Scott & Chief Justice Roger Taney, as they challenge listeners everywhere to go and do likewise.
On this episode of This Week in Richmond host David Bailey is joined by Harrison Seaborn, a Communications Graduate of James Madison University, to discuss his take on the April 3rd meeting at Virginia Union University between descendent’s of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney.
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Descendants of Dred Scott, Roger Taney Attend Reconciliation Event
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on the campus of Virginia Union University.
The Office of the Presidents of
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY and VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
and VIRGINIANS FOR RECONCILIATION
Present
A DISCUSSION ON TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
A Forum Moderated by Dr. Ted Ritter, VUU
In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott, an enslaved Virginian, was not an American citizen under the U.S. Constitution. This tragic legal decision, written by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney shortly before the Civil War, set off a chain of historic events that led to the passage of three Constitutional Amendments. Mr. Scott died a year and a half after receiving his freedom.
Come hear the story of this unusual journey from truth and accountability to humility and reconciliation, as Mrs. Lynne M. Jackson of St. Louis, Missouri, the great-great-granddaughter of Mr. Dred Scott joins Mr. Charles Taney, a direct descendant of Chief Justice Taney, to describe the paths they chose to walk together.
You are cordially invited to attend this discussion on the hard truths of slavery and its aftermath, and what it takes today for healing and reconciliation. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on the campus of Virginia Union University. The event is open to the public. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and there is no charge for admission.
Please RSVP for free admission to:
virginiansforreconciliation@gmail.com,
or visit the Virginians for Reconciliation website at
virginiansforreconciliation.com
Any Inquiries Call Paul R. Hedges at 757-410-5423
DRED SCOTT PRESENTS SONS and DAUGHTERS of
RECONCILIATION
Announce
VIRGINIANS FOR RECONCILIATION,
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY and
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
In partnership with
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
DRED SCOTT PRESENTS SONS and DAUGHTERSB of
RECONCILIATION
A Forum Moderated by Henry L. Chambers, Jr.
University of Richmond School of Law
This event will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the L. Douglas
Wilder Performing Arts Center at Norfolk State University located at 700 Park
Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23504. The event is open to the public. Doors will
open at 6:30 p.m. and there is no charge for admission.
Please RSVP for free admission to:
https://dredscott2020.eventbrite.com
Any Inquiries Call 757-622-7951 or
Paul R. Hedges, Acting Executive Director of V.F.R
at 757-410-5423 or www.virginiansforreconciliation.com
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