National Archives to Honor Past, Present Women in Civil Rights Leadership
Press Release · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Washington, DC

Registration now open for March 26 event

On Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m., the National Archives and National Archives Foundation will host the 8^th Annual McGowan Forum on Women in Leadership. This year’s program – Then & Now: Women in Civil Rights Leadership – is presented in partnership with the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

From the early days of the civil rights movement, African American women have worked and served in numerous, influential leadership roles. What have been their experiences and what changes have taken place in their opportunities, expectations, responsibilities, and obstacles? A distinguished panel will discuss personal journeys and advice for young women in the struggle for equality.

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Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street, NW.

This public program is free to the public, but reservations are recommended and can be made online. For those without reservations, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program.

The National Archives Building in Washington, DC, is Metro accessible on the Yellow and Green lines, Archives/Navy Memorial station. For upcoming programs, visit the Calendar of Events online.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc.

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For press information and media RSVP, please contact Melissa Schwartz at Melissa.Schwartz@bromwichgroup.com.

The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent Federal agency that serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our Government, so people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The National Archives ensures continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The agency supports democracy, promotes civic education, and facilitates historical understanding of our national experience. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries, and on the Internet at: archives.gov.

The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at: http://www.archivesfoundation.org.

The National Archives Museum, created by the National Archives in partnership with the National Archives Foundation, has transformed the visitor experience at the National Archives’ Washington, DC, building, and includes the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, the David M. Rubenstein Gallery and its Records of Rights permanent exhibition, the award-winning Public Vaults permanent gallery, the William G. McGowan Theater, the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery for special exhibits, the Boeing Learning Center, the Digital Vaults online exhibit, and the DocsTeach website. These components make the rich resources of the National Archives accessible to Americans nationwide.

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