51 people became United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday morning. This is the first time the Center has held such a ceremony. The new citizens came to the U.S. from 27 countries including … [Read more...]
Fred Korematsu’s Daughter Is Constitution Day Speaker At Robert H. Jackson Center
The daughter of late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu, will be this year's Constitution Day featured speaker at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Center President Kristan McMahon said Dr. Karen Korematsu is the Founder and President of the Fred T. … [Read more...]
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Opens at Robert H. Jackson Center
A Smithsonian traveling exhibit opens today at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The Center will open "The Story of Our Participation" exhibit alongside the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition of "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America." Robert H. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – August 15, 2024
Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon tell us about a traveling exhibit coming to the Center, Constitution Day's speaker, and more. … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown has announced the 2024 Women of Achievement recipients. The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources said the awards recognize and honor women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and … [Read more...]
Exhibit on Evolution of American Democracy Coming To Robert H. Jackson Center This Fall
A traveling exhibit on the evolution of American Democracy is coming to the Robert H. Jackson Center this fall The Museum Association of New York selected the center as one of 12 host sites for "Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York." The … [Read more...]
2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture Will Be ‘Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy Of Justice Today’
The 2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture will be "Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy of Justice Today." The lecture will be presented by Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon. It will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14 in the James … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kristan McMahon – August 31, 2023
We spoke with Robert H. Jackson Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon about the goals set for the Center for the coming year. … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Looks To Bring On More Staff, Improve Exhibit Spaces
The Robert H. Jackson Center is focused on bringing more staff on board while improving the Center's exhibit spaces and technology in the coming year. Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon recently presented a 2022 State of the Center to … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Board Extends President Kristan McMahon’s Contract
Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon's contract has been extended for an additional three years. The Center's Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend the contract through April 2025. At the conclusion of this next contract, … [Read more...]
