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The Women’s Suffrage Centennial: How Women of Color Helped to Win the Vote.
November 10, 2020 @ 6:30 pm
A nonpartisan, interactive panel discussion; celebrating & educating the 100th vote anniversary. Illuminating courageous women of color who overcame barriers and whose contributions are rarely emphasized.
A lively panel discussion that will challenge, inspire, and bring people together to illuminate the actions of the courageous women who affected society and achieved justice in winning the right to vote. Highlighting the significant roles played by inspirational women of color including Floridian women challenges and accomplishments.
Who could tell the story better and help us place the importance of sharing that story than the women leading in our communities, today? Our distinctive panel will include Beverly E. Smith, National President & CEO, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Karen Hill, Chair of the National Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission; and Jill Moss Greenberg, Executive Director Emerita of the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center. Our Moderators: Joyce Cotton, Director of Marketing/ Community Partnerships (WEDU-TV) and Dr. Paulette Walker, Past National President & CEO, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
This event is funded in part by a Florida Humanities Community Project Grant, in partnership with Young Performing Artists (YPAs), Inc.
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Event Date/time:
November 10, 2020 @ 6:30 pm -
November 10, 2020 @ 6:30 pm
