Moton Author Series

Moton Author Series

Left to Right: Cheryl Brown Henderson (front), Cainan Townsend, Joy Cabarrus Speakes, Joan Johns Cobbs, John Stokes

The Moton Author Series promotes authors whose work focuses on the history of the American Civil Rights Movement and advances conversations throughout the year that includes a specific look at Prince Edward County and the leading role its citizens played in advancing America.

The series also focuses on social issues that promote dialogue and advance positions that ensure empowerment within a constitutional democracy. This series is free and open to the public.

Past authors have included:

  • Cheryl Brown Henderson | Recovering Untold Stories: An Enduring Legacy of the Brown v. Board of Education Decision
  • Dr. Twitty Styles | Son of Prince Edward County
  • Ken Woodley | The Road to Healing: A Civil Rights Reparations Story in Prince Edward County, Virginia
  • Honorable Henry L. Marsh | The Memoirs of Hon. Henry L. Marsh. III: Civil Rights Champion, Public Servant, Lawyer

Ways to Give to Moton

Any gift has the ability to make an impact that far exceeds its size. Together we can work to share the Moton Story and ensure that countless individuals know how Prince Edward County became the birthplace of the student-led civil rights movement.

2022 gifts helped us engage with more than 20,000 individuals via our onsite and offsite programming.
Help us continue this important work with your gift. All donations are tax deductible.

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