Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Dr. Beatrice Vasser, Prolific, Inspiring, Truth-telling Writer and Educator Beatrice Wright Vasser, Ph.D obtained her Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and her Masters andContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Beatrice Vasser”
Author Archives: Anita Russell
President’s Circle Featuring Isabella Rozalia Catalina Jordan
Isabella Rozalia Catalina Jordan, Scholar and Athlete Isabella Jordan is 17 years old and attends the Neighborhood Academy which is located on North Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. She is in the tenth grade. Ms. Jordan maintains a 3.8 GPA. At the Neighborhood Academy, a C is a failing grade. Each year Ms. Jordan has takenContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Isabella Rozalia Catalina Jordan”
President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Carol V. Francois
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Dr. Carol François is a lifetime educator who describes herself as a catalyst for positive change. Dr. Carol François began her teaching career at age threeContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Carol V. Francois”
President’s Circle Featuring Lynne Robinson
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Lynne Robinson, CEO & Executive Producer of Black Robin Media Award-winning producer, director and writer known for her commitment to empowering and inspiring audiences through storiesContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Lynne Robinson”
President’s Circle Featuring Njaimeh Njie
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Njaimeh Njie, Multimedia Artist. Working across photography, film, installation, and public art, Njaimeh Njie‘s practice centers everyday Black people, narratives, and landscapes with a focus onContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Njaimeh Njie”
President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Shirley Biggs
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Dr. Shirley A. Biggs, emerita faculty member in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Biggs earned an undergraduate degree in Elementary EducationContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Shirley Biggs”
Crossing Waters & Fighting Tides
The Efficient Womanhood of the Negro Universal Improvement Association Black Global World Women’s History Month Program Presented By Dr. Natanya Duncan Associate Professor of History and the Director of the Africana Studies Program Queens College CUNY Dr. Duncan’s talk will focus on the endeavors of Black women to resist inter-racial and intra-racial oppressions during the first half ofContinue reading “Crossing Waters & Fighting Tides”
Black History Month Event: Black Resistance in Pittsburgh
February 11 | 4-5 PM ET Dr. Ralph ProctorCommunity College of Allegheny County, Professor Ethnic & Diversity Studies, Academic Advisor “Black Resistance in Pittsburgh” Building Our Own Self-Sufficient Communities as a Way of Resisting Racism & The Modern Pittsburgh Civil Rights Movement EDUCATION1979 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA PhD, History1965 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA BS,Continue reading “Black History Month Event: Black Resistance in Pittsburgh”
21st Century Black Resistance: Antiracism Activation Through Conversation
11 AM – 1 PM ET January 21, 2023 ANITA D RUSSELL, MEd Personal Transformation Expert, International Bestselling Author, Professional Speaker, and Founder/CEO The Place to SOAR. VP Media Relations for the Dr. Edna B.McKenzie Branch of ASALH A Virtual Event Presented by Anita D Russell “Antiracism activation is a verb. It is sustainable grassrootsContinue reading “21st Century Black Resistance: Antiracism Activation Through Conversation”
First Annual Antiracism Activation Summit 2023
Produced & Hosted by Anita Russell, VP of Media Relations, Dr.Edna B McKenzie Branch of ASALH Personal Transformation Expert | Professional Speaker | International Bestselling AuthorFounder/CEO The Place to SOAR Creator/Host of InflexionPoint Podcast 15 SPEAKERS IN 5 DAYS VISION Antiracism activation is tied to generational leadership and influence The virtual experience, First Annual Antiracism ActivationContinue reading “First Annual Antiracism Activation Summit 2023”
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