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Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond

With Dr. Felicia LaBoy
2025-02-04 19:00:00 2025-02-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Tuesday, February 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 19:00:00 2025-02-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Significant Black Women of the Reconstruction Era and Beyond Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Pastor, scholar, and author Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the remarkable history of Black women from Reconstruction till today changed their circumstances and communities through social activism.

Pastor, scholar, and activist Dr. Felicia LaBoy relates the fascinating history of Black women from the Reconstruction, through the Civil Right era, and up till today. Learn about the remarkable women who dared to change their circumstances, better their communities, and determine the future for the better.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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