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Opening Keynote: Karen Kedrowski
Thursday, January 27, 6:00 pm
Target Audience: Adult & Teens
Join us for opening remarks from Karen Kedrowski, Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center. She will give insight on what went into making this exhibit a reality and the importance of the stories being highlighted.
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Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman"
Saturday, January 29, 10:00 am
Target Audience: Middle school age and up
Judge Romonda D. Belcher will be presenting Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech which was originally given at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio in 1851. Judge Belcher will share other details about this historical figure and her involvement with the suffrage movement.
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Discussion Panel: Continuing the Conversation Sunday, January 30, 2:00 pm
Target Audience: Adults & Teens Join us for a panel discussion with a group of women who will share their experiences as African American community and business members.
Guest speakers include:
* Linda Franker, owner of Optimal Health & Wellbeing
* Dwana Bradley, with Iowa Urban Media & DSM School Board
* Renee Hardman, CEO of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Iowa & WDM City Council member
* Teree Caldwell Johnson, DSM School Board & Oak Hills Neighborhood Association member
* Betty Andrew, President of the Iowa/Nebraska NAACP
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