SMWC alumna, renowned historian to present for Black History Month
Her presentation focuses on the vibrant history featuring the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they have been instrumental in shaping the country.
Posted: Feb 5, 2021 3:23 PM
In celebration of Black History Month, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) will welcome Sharon Harley, Ph.D., SMWC class of 1970 to present “Black History through the Lens of African American Women and the Women’s Suffrage Movement.”
Her presentation focuses on the vibrant history featuring the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they have been instrumental in shaping the country. The event will be Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Immediately following the inauguration of 46th President Joe Biden, social media platforms and school hallways buzzed with comments not only about the monumental day, but what first met the eye: inaugural fashion.
With an unusually empty Inauguration Day amidst immensely dark times, fashion served as a spark for uplifting and spirited conversations. From dramatic monochromatic looks to eye-catching symbolic colors, the new administration, their families and guests managed to capture it all with style and respect. The looks served to celebrate a more diverse and fresh group of designers to break free from traditional dominant brands and strip the industry back down to the value of the American Dream.
Storyteller to lead Naper Settlement s next History Speaks Feb. 7 Storyteller Linda Gorham will share stories of African American Heroes and Sheroes on Sunday, Feb. 7. Courtesy of Naper Settlement
Updated 1/28/2021 11:58 AM
Naper Settlement s next History Speaks program will be on African American Heroes and Sheroes from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7.
By looking at her own family s dreams and goals, storyteller Linda Gorham shares stories of African American men and women who broke color barriers and had noteworthy accomplishments often in spite of difficult circumstances.
Gorham incorporates story, music, photographs, personal narrative, quotes, and historical facts to commemorate their achievements.
The 19th Amendment and its legacy: Fights remain for voting inclusivity
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During and after the 2020 election, countless news articles were devoted to the voting impact of women: suburban women, Black women, white women, older women, younger women, college-educated women, high school-educated women and just about every other category in which they could be sliced, diced and otherwise grouped.
And indeed, women did have an outsized effect on the election. Black women helped propel Democrat Joseph R. Biden into the presidency, with about 90% backing the former vice president on his way to reaching an historic high of 81.3 million votes. Majorities of Latina voters and suburban white women with college degrees also backed Biden.