Civil rights history honored at gallery event Thursday

More than 50 years ago this Thursday, seven Southern University students challenged the “whites-only” lunch counter at the Kress building downtown. The building’s current tenant, Kress Gallery, will host a special “Honoring Our Past” luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, in memory of those seven students. The event will also feature a showing of the documentary Taking a Seat of Justice. An original painting by Taufeed Muhammad honoring the sit-in will be unveiled. For more information on Muhammad’s painting, check out Matthew Sigur’s article here. Tickets for Thursday’s event are $35 and reservations are required. Catering will be provided by Stroubes Seafood and Steaks. Call 931-0134 to make your reservation, or e-mail [email protected].