Living Legacies & Changemakers: Celebrating Idaho's African American Women Leaders
Date: 3/28/2024 5:30 PM - 3/28/2024 7:30 PM
March is Women's History Month and we are celebrating with an event you will not want to miss!
Join us on March 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Trailhead (500 St. 8th St.), for "Living Legacies & Changemakers: Celebrating Idaho's African American Women Leaders", a lively panel discussion between five African American women changemakers in our community, highlighting their contributions to the arts, business, leadership, and advocacy. Featured panelists include:
- Angelina Madry Wilson, Educator, Title I Consultant, and Erma Hayman's Great Granddaughter
- Cherie Buckner-Webb, State Senator, Corporate/Non-Profit Leader, and Founder & Principal of Sojourner Coaching and Shibley Properties
- Shannon McGuire, CEO at Spark! Strategic Solutions and Founder of SupreME Moms and Project 8B
- Shari Baber, CEO & Founder of Brown Like Me, Vice President & Program Director of the Idaho Black Community Alliance, Founder of Boise Soul Food Festival event, and owner of Cut-N-Up & Company
- Trish Walker, CEO & Founder of Idaho Black Community Alliance, Vice President & Program Director of Brown Like Me, and Vice President & Fiscal Sponsor for the Boise Soul Food Festival event
Doors open at 5 p.m. This event will include a moderated discussion between panelists. Light appetizers and refreshments from Savory n Sweets and Barbarian Brewing will be available on-site. This is a ticketed, admission fee event (General Admission: $5; General Admission with Meal: $15). Registration required.
The Erma Hayman House encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodation, please the Erma Hayman House at ermahaymanhouse@cityofboise.org or call 208-608-7793 as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800-377-3529.