“That four great nations, flushed with victory and stung with injury stay the hand of vengeance and voluntarily submit their captive enemies to the judgment of the law is one of the most significant tributes that Power has ever paid to Reason.” — from Jackson's Opening Statement before the International Military Tribunal

Civil Rights Program


A partnership between the Robert H. Jackson Center and the Teaching American History (TAH) Grant brought Robin Smith, writer and director of the independent film documentary “Come Walk in My Shoes” and Dorothy Cotton, a national civil rights leader, together for a presentation and panel discussion on March 31, 2008, in the Jackson Center’s Carl Cappa Theater.

The Reverend Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, Director of Religion at the Chautauqua Institution, served as panel moderator for this special event.

This event was made possible by the Jackson Center; Jamestown Public Schools —Teaching American History Program; Cummins Inc., Jamestown Engine Plant; Key Bank; YWCA Racial Justice Committee; Carlson’s Jewelry Smithing; Courier Capital Corporation; Evans — Alfie’s Restaurant; Falconer Printing & Design Inc.; Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo; Jamestown Community College; Moore & Myott LLP CPA; Safety Compliance Inc.; United Refining Company; William E. and Nancy R. Jackson Fund; and Young Title Agency.