A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker: A Woman for All Seasons
July 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Celebrate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker (1864-1934), the first known Black woman to found and become president of a chartered bank in America. The program will also honor her landmark contributions to public health, civil rights, women’s suffrage, and education. Keynote Speaker: Elvatrice Parker Belsches BA, BS Pharm, MA is the author of Richmond, Virginia: Black America Series.
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