Press Advisory: Boston Blaine Amendment eventApr 3, 2009 Press Advisory:
| What: |
Seminar on Blaine Amendments in Boston. Click here for a copy of the event flyer (pdf), or click here for a low-resolution flyer (pdf). |
| When: |
April 6 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. |
| Where: |
Omni Parker House 60 School Street Boston MA |
| Who: |
Noted Attorney Kevin Chavous Co-Founder, Democrats for Education Reform will be speaking on Blaine Amendments. The conference is co-sponsored by Pioneer Institute, the Black Alliance for Educational Options, and Harvard University’s Program on Education Policy and Governance. |
Background:
Blaine Amendments are constitutional provisions passed in the late 19th and early 20th century out of hostility to immigrants (especially Catholics) and their ‘sectarian’ schools.
Kevin Chavous is a noted attorney, author and national school reform leader. As a former member of the Council of the District of Columbia and Chair of the Council’s Education Committee, Mr. Chavous was at the forefront of promoting change within the District public school system. His efforts led to over 500 million new dollars being made available to educate children in DC.
For more information about the seminar, please contact James Fenton At Pioneer Institute:
617.723.2277 ext. 200
Email: jfenton@pioneerinstitute.org
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is a nonpartisan, interfaith, public-interest law firm dedicated to protecting the free expression of all religious traditions, and the equal participation of religious people in public life and benefits. For years, The Becket Fund has been actively involved in litigation challenging state “Blaine Amendments” as vestiges of nativist bigotry that violate the federal constitution. The Becket Fund also maintains a website dedicated exclusively to the history and current effects of Blaine Amendments. Resources & Documents
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