Elaine, Arkansas (1919): America's Deadliest Race Riot & Moore vs Dempsey (1923)

Elaine, Arkansas (1919): America's Deadliest Race Riot & Moore vs Dempsey (1923)

Study Group (2-3 session | This program is completed

4500 S. School Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States

Open classroom

Open to OLLI Members and Non-OLLI Members

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 (one day)

9:30 AM-11:30 AM on Wed

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$42.00

$27.00

In a struggle over agricultural labor, the deadly Race Riots of 1919 in Elaine may have been a pivot point in the fight for civil rights because it led to the Supreme Court’s decision in Moore vs. Dempsey (1923). This decision paved the way for more progressive civil rights decisions and equal constitutional protection of all citizens. Dr. Jamie Forrester, a professor of Arkansas and U.S. History at Northwest Arkansas Community College, will discuss the importance of this ruling and the impact this riot made on Arkansas, the Nation and civil rights in general.

  • DRAKE POLICIES
  • Please park in the third row area ONLY
  • Please do NOT go into the pilot and flight lounging area
  • Please do NOT go outside (in back of the building) to view the planes

Jami M. Forrester received her Ph.D. in history from the University of Arkansas and her M.A. and B.A. from Arkansas State University. She is in her sixth year as a professor of Arkansas and US history at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Dr. Forrester serves as a Regional Coordinator for History Day Arkansas. She was honored to receive the 2014 History Channel National Educator Award at National History Day on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park in June. Dr. Forrester currently serves as the President for Arkansas Association of College History Teachers and a board member for the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association.