Before there was Kamala Harris or Shirley Chisholm on the national political scene, there were local and state political black female leaders paving the way. Meet Maryland State Senator Verda Freeman Welcome, the second black woman elected to a state senate in the early 1950s.
Before there was Kamala Harris or Shirley Chisholm on the national political scene, there were local and state political black female leaders paving the way. Meet Maryland State Senator Verda Freeman Welcome, the second black woman elected to a state senate in the early 1950s. Hear Senator Welcome, portrayed by Janice The Griot, champion for laws to eradicate racism in schools, workplace, public accommodations, and interracial relationships in this virtual program.
Presented in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Elementary (5-12 yrs) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Women's History | Virtual Event | Third-Party Event | Discussions |
Mon, Mar 25 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Tue, Mar 26 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Wed, Mar 27 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Thu, Mar 28 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Fri, Mar 29 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sat, Mar 30 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sun, Mar 31 | Closed |
Mon, Mar 25 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Tue, Mar 26 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Wed, Mar 27 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Thu, Mar 28 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Fri, Mar 29 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sat, Mar 30 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
Sun, Mar 31 | Closed |
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