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Parent Information Series: A Conversation with Leona Tate
Inspiring Change: Story of Desegregation and Its Impact
February 24, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Theater
Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office and Cultural Connection Committee
Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office and Cultural Connection Committee
Join us for a special conversation with Leona Tate, a Civil Rights pioneer and one of the first African American students to integrate public schools in New Orleans in 1960. Her courageous actions helped pave the way for school desegregation and continue to inspire generations. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her powerful story firsthand.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.