Galleries
Research Meeting
Our committee gathered to identify and organize artifacts that honor the experiences and resilience of families involved in the lawsuit. Through these items, we aim to preserve the personal narratives and cultural legacy of those impacted, creating a meaningful collection that reflects their journey.
23/54 Advisory Board Meeting
On July 11, 2024, we hosted a kickoff meeting with the 23/54 Advisory Board, a group tasked with guiding the work of the 23/54 project team. The Advisory Board consists of descendants of families who signed onto the 1947 Corbin et al v County School Board of Pulaski County lawsuit, Calfee Center Board members, andrepresentatives from Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association, Galax’s Rosenwald Revamped, and the Wytheville Training School.
Oral History Workshop
This gallery highlights an Oral History Workshop led by our Faculty Advisor, Dr. Jessica Tailor. Through hands-on instruction and guided practice, our team gained critical skills in interviewing, documentation, and narrative analysis to support our commitment to preserving and amplifying diverse voices within the community.
Design Workshop November 2nd
In collaboration with the Fine Arts Center for the NRV, we proudly hosted our first on November 2nd 2024. This workshop united community members and descendants of those who challenged racial discrimination, honoring their resilience. Through the sharing of family stories and artifacts, we began crafting quilt blocks that will serve as a lasting tribute to their courage and the ongoing fight for justice.
Design Workshop November 16th
In collaboration with the Fine Arts Center for the NRV, we proudly hosted our second design workshop, building on the success of our first session on November 2nd, 2024. During this event, participants shared family stories and artifacts, and together, they continued the meaningful work of crafting quilt block designs. These blocks will serve as a lasting tribute to the resilience of those who have fought against racial discrimination, honoring their courage and commitment to justice.
Design Workshop December 7th
In collaboration with the Fine Arts Center for the NRV, we proudly hosted our finial design workshop on December 7th, 2024.
23/54 Advisory Board Meeting
Second Project Advisory Board Meeting held on February 7th, 2025.
Quilter Workday February 13
Lead by the Draper Arts & Quilting Collective, we are proud to showcase the initial stages of our crazy quilt design.
The Voices of History: a 23/54 Celebration
Saturday May 31st, 2025
The Calfee Center proudly hosted a monumental celebration honoring the 23 parents and 54 children who stood alongside Dr. Percy Corbin in the landmark 1947 case Corbin et al vs. County School Board of Pulaski County. The event featured a powerful keynote by Leon Russell, President of the NAACP Board of Directors, a heartfelt honoring ceremony, live music, the unveiling of a commemorative quilt, an interactive Living History Timeline, and more. It was a powerful tribute to the families whose legacy continues to shape the fight for educational equity.
23/54 PROJECT 