Roy Wood Jr. to host National Center for Civil and Human Rights anniversary celebration at the Eastern

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, an occasion which happens to coincide with the 70^th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education – the milestone case in which schools finally were officially desegregated in the United States.

Though the work of advancing the rights and opportunities of Black Americans continues, a celebration is in order for the NCCHR, with the 2024 “Power to Inspire” fundraiser showcasing a premiere performance of the new play by Nikki Toombs, “Courageous Steps: Bridging the Divide for Equality.”

Comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood, Jr., will host the event on April 17 at the Eastern.