Jena 6 Forum at Wichita State University

On Wednesday, the 19th, the African American Student Association hosted a Jena 6 forum on the campus of WSU. There were approximately 70 people in attendance as the panelists discussed the situation in Jena, disparities in the Justice system, Racism and it's manifestations in our society, issues and problems here in the city of Wichita, and suggestions for things that Youth can do to become more involved.

The panelists included William Hoston; Professor of Political Science, Reverend Reuben Eckels; Pastor of New Day Christian Church, Melody McCray-Miller; Representative of the 89th House District, Kevin Myles; President of the Wichita NAACP and Political Action chair for the Kansas State NAACP, and members of the African American Student Association. The event was moderated by Ms. Aonya Kendrick of the AASA.