The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, in cooperation with the Museums and Historical Sites of Wyandotte County, will hold the final event in this year’s Wyandotte County history lecture series at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.
Dr. Daniel Serda will present “A Hidden Legacy of Segregation: Mexican-American Children in KCK Schools, 1922-1951,” examining a period in KCK history when children of Mexican immigrants faced discrimination in the public schools, and highlighting those who fought for change.
Dr. Serda is a city planner specializing in urban design and economic development. He is the project manager for the Kansas City Catalytic Urban Revitalization strategy at Local Initiatives Support Corp.
For more information, visit kckpl.org.