Honoring the Inspirational Stories of African American Women in Times of War and Conflict
Presented by GREENLIGHT WOMEN
WHEN: Sat, Feb 24, 2018, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Regency Ballroom, Sportsman Lodge 12833 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Hosted by Shari Belafonte Co-Host Wendy Davis
Pay tribute to WWII’s African American women who battled against racism at home, Nazism abroad, and sexism in the military, through excerpts from the new documentary, “Invisible Warriors”, followed by a panel discussion with African American female Veterans who continued the legacy of these patriotic pioneers.
Confirmed Panelist include:
- Lt. Col. Patricia Jackson-Kelley (retired Army)- Served Air Force-Navy, Army and Air Force Reserves Grenada-Lebanon war era 1977-2003.
- Josie Benford (Army) E-5 Served 1977-2011 – Logistics 92 Alpha. Served in the Army National Guard, Army, and Army Joint Forces Reserve. Two tours in Iraq in the OIF conflict.
- Joan Craigwell (retired Airforce Cpt.) – Served 1961-1968 as Flight Nurse Supervisor during Vietnam Offensive.
- Dr./Lt. Col. Gloria Willingham-Toure
- Judith Welsh – Personnel Specialist – served in US Navy
Co-sponsored by Loeb & Loeb’s Racial and Ethnic Minorities Affinity Group.