On 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 