“ELKHART - A special visit Thursday for Elkhart. Human rights advocate Kerry Kennedy-daughter of Robert F. Kennedy-is in town to introduce a new curriculum for Elkhart Community Schools. The program is called “Speak Truth To Power” and it teaches kids about issues of justice and human rights. Kennedy met with City leaders today and will speak at the Lerner Theatre this evening.
Performers will also treat the audience to excerpts from an original musical written in Elkhart as well as a play based off a book Kennedy wrote about human rights issues. The event is free. The Elkhart Education Foundation has suggested a donation of one new or gently used children’s book for attendees. This all to celebrate the start of the new lesson plan for Elkhart kids.”
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“It was so very very touching to me to see how many people care deeply about this City and this County,” Kennedy said.
She says she sees people working hard to make Elkhart more just and peaceful.
Co-founder of the Elkhart Education Foundation, Ashley Boling Molyneaux….says they’re sponsoring the program because it will encourage a new generation to work towards improving Elkhart.
“I can’t see how we can do anything but concentrate on this so our next generation of students are ready to make Elkhart the place we know it can be,” Boling Molyneaux said.”