Guests remember Franklins at John Hope and Aurelia Franklin Celebration event

by Lindsey Rupp on June 12, 2009

in Durham News, Faculty and Staff, Video

Although many renowned speakers helped make the John Hope and Aurelia Franklin Celebration event memorable, who were the guests at the event and why did they attend? In this video series, The Chronicle interviewed students, university faculty and administrators and friends of the Fraklins who came to the Chapel. The series investigates why attendees felt it an important event to attend and what they hoped the speakers and the program would focus on. The series also features memories of the Franklins and attendees’ reactions to the even.

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (1/4)

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (2/4)

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (3/4)

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (4/4)

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