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Dorothy Porter Wesley: Preserving African American History
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In celebration of Women's History Month, join us for this pre-recorded book talk featuring ranger John Fowler and author Dr. Janet Sims-Wood, as they look at the life and work of Dr. Dorothy Porter Wesley, who was instrumental in creating the Moorland-Spingarn Archives and Library at Howard University. Dr. Wesley also knew both Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Carter G. Woodson and she helped Mrs. Bethune and NCNW create the Archives for Negro Women's History and Dr. Woodson with his organization, ASALH.
This interview will premiere on the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/NPS.MAMC and the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/NPS.CAWO.
Part One airs at 12 noon
Part Two airs at 3:30 p.m.