E-mail a friendMay 12, 2004
Cheryl Brown Henderson reflects on the legacy of the Brown v. Board decision. Actor Blair Underwood and filmmaker Sharon Baker discuss the impact of the documentary, With All Deliberate Speed: The Legacy of Brown v. Board.
Sharon Baker
Sharon Baker
Sharon Baker has had a lifelong interest in public affairs and documentary filmmaking. As a little girl, she directed small shows with her cousins. She's traveled the world, recording words and images of people from all walks of life. Her company, Teleduction, produces and distributes critically acclaimed programs to broadcast and educational audiences. Baker is senior producer of With All Deliberate Speed: The Legacy of Brown v. Board.
Cheryl Brown Henderson
Cheryl Brown Henderson
Cheryl Brown Henderson is one of the children of the late Rev. Oliver Brown, namesake of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court Brown v. Board of Education case. A former teacher and administrator, she owns Brown & Brown Associates, an educational consulting firm. Brown Henderson is also President & CEO of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research, established as a living tribute to the attorneys and plaintiffs in the case.
Blair Underwood
Blair Underwood
Blair Underwood was a Carnegie Mellon drama major when he signed on to play a lawyer in the hit series, L.A. Law. That 7-year stint helped open other doors. He continues to play a variety of roles on the big and small screen, with credits that include Full Frontal and HBO's Jackie Robinson biopic, Soul of the Game. His latest film is Madea's Family Reunion. Along with friends in the arts community, Underwood co-founded Artists for a New South Africa and is involved in numerous charitable organizations.