In recognition of Black History Month, New Canaan Library is pleased to present a lecture by Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (cwhf.org), highlighting the accomplishments of African American women of Connecticut. The event will take place on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register online at newcanaanlibrary.org.
From women's rights advocate Marie Miller Stewart and Civil Rights catalyst (and legendary contralto singer) Marian Anderson, to current State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier, African American women have contributed to Connecticut's history since its founding. Yet these major players in the development of Connecticut are often downplayed or ignored. Remember those who helped make our state great this Black History Month with an interactive presentation by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, a branch of the acclaimed nonprofit Connecticut Forum, and learn about some of Connecticut's most remarkable African American heroines.