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In Her Shoes: Celebrating Women’s History

March 30, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 pm

Free

During this workshop students will have the opportunity to learn about the historical achievements of popular U.S American women, in addition to contributions made by African America, Latino, and Native American women. Additionally, students will learn about the social and political background surrounding each woman presented in order to understand why their achievements and contributions were considered significant. The timeline will cover events such as the Seneca Falls Conference, the Women’s Suffrage Movement, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and women in key leadership positions today.

BOD - Lamb, TamikaDr. Tamika Sanders is an entrepreneur who decided to become an educator to help address the lack of minority faculty in higher education, and serve as a role model for minority students who rarely see people of color in academia. Through her company Savvy Pen, Dr. Sanders prides herself on working with schools to build inclusive classrooms, conducting multicultural training for educators, and creating interactive programs that incorporate arts learning to bridge cultural and socioeconomic divides. She hopes to continue using the arts to break barriers, unite people, and create social change.

Details

Date:
March 30, 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 10:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N. Dysart Rd.
Avondale, AZ 85037
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Phone
623-935-8807

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