| February 23, 2004 The Robert H. Jackson Center announced today that HSBC Bank USA is one of the major corporate sponsors for a series of events dedicated to remembering the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, is HSBC Bank. |
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| “We are very pleased that HSBC Bank USA has given a substantial contribution to support these events,” said Greg Peterson, President of the Jackson Center. | Margaret Moog (center)
and Janese Berkhouse of HSBC are seen here receiving thanks from Rolland
Kidder, Executive Director of the Robert H. Jackson Center, for HSBC’s
commitment in supporting the Brown v. Board of Education events. |
“HSBC
is an important presence here in Western New York and throughout New York
State and we appreciate their commitment to the educational opportunity these
events offer the students of this area and across the state.”
Mr. Peterson explained that a series of learning opportunities taking place
at the Jackson Center would culminate in two major events scheduled for April
28th and 29th. “On April 29th, Linda and Cheryl Brown, plaintiffs in
the Brown v. Board of Education case, will be interviewed at a Roundtable
discussion at Chautauqua Institution. The event will be simulcast on the Jackson
Center’s website and will be broadcast through the BOCES Distance Learning
facilities. We are also sponsoring a statewide essay contest on the issues
surrounding the Brown decision. The winners of that contest will be receiving
a $500 savings bond and an expense paid trip to Jamestown and Chautauqua to
meet the Brown sisters.”
Margaret Moog, District Executive for HSBC Bank USA` said: “We are delighted
to help the Jackson Center in sponsoring this event. Students today need to
be reminded of the sacrifice and commitment made by people like the Brown
sisters who helped make equal education possible for all students, regardless
of race. The dramatic change brought by the decision in the Brown case was
an important advance in public school education in America.”