Robert H. Jackson Center Co-Founder Greg Peterson moderates conversation on U.S. Supreme Court Case Plessy v. Ferguson with featured panelists, Phoebe Ferguson and Keith Plessy, descendants of the original case participants. … [Read more...]
Students, Large Crowd Turn Out for Plessy v. Ferguson Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center
It was a standing room only crowd to hear the descendants of the plaintiff and judge in Plessy v. Ferguson case speak at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday as part of Constitution Day. Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Descendants of Plessy v. Ferguson to Speak at Robert H. Jackson Center
The Robert H. Jackson Center also will celebrate Constitution Day with a program that features the descendants of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case. The program, "From Vs to &: A Living Legacy," will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents Panel Discussion on Ukraine
The Robert H. Jackson Center in partnership with the Public International Law & Policy Group is holding a panel discussion on Ukraine this Thursday. The panel, "The Path and Obstacles to a Special Tribunal for Ukraine," will take place online … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hires Tina Downey as Director of Development
The Robert H. Jackson Center has hired Tina Downey as its new Director of Development. Downey is the former Director of the Chautauqua Fund at Chautauqua Institution. Her primary responsibility will be to coordinate and advance the Center’s annual … [Read more...]
‘Take Me Out to The Ball Game’s Feminist Origins’ Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday Night
The Final 2022 Turner Series program called "'Take Me Out To The Ball Game’s' Feminist Origins" will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center tonight. St. Bonaventure University former Interim President and current Jefferson Educational Society … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Board Extends President Kristan McMahon’s Contract
Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon's contract has been extended for an additional three years. The Center's Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend the contract through April 2025. At the conclusion of this next contract, … [Read more...]
Over 80 People Attend Seminar on Refugees at Robert H. Jackson Center
Over 80 people attended a program on refugees at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday night. The event was hosted by St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, and featured members of refugee resettlement organization, … [Read more...]
‘Refugees, Who Needs Them?’ Presentation To Be Held at Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday
An event titled "Refugees, Who Needs Them?" will be held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday, March 31. The New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, which came out of the refugee resettlement discussion held in December, announced the event which … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents on the Legacy of ‘The Federal Prosecutor’ April 1
The Robert H. Jackson Center will present the legacy of “The Federal Prosecutor” on Friday, April 1 Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon said the Continuing Legal Education series will begin at 9:00 a.m., April 1. U.S. Attorney for the … [Read more...]
