Upcoming Programs/Events

The events listed below are presented in partnership with the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation.

Please visit the Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II website for information specific to screenings of the film.

From the Factory Floors to the Halls of Power

Black Women on the Evolution of Our Work, Community, Family and Resilience ✨

Did you know that “Rosie the Riveter” represents diverse WWII women—including 600,000 Black women who transformed the workplace, aided Allied victory, and sparked the modern Civil Rights Movement? 🛠️💪

Join the Basil & Becky Educational Foundation for “Black Rosies: Preserving their Legacies”—an inspiring discussion on history, resilience, and leadership.

🗓 Date: September 10, 2025

⏰ Time: 7:30 PM EDT

🎙 Featured Panelists:

  • Dorothy Boggess – 109 yr. old “Rosie the Riveter” & Trailblazer
  • Dr. Crystal J. Lucky – Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at Villanova University
  • Delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra – Virginia State Legislator
  • Krysta Jones (Moderator) – Program Manager, Basil & Becky Educational Foundation
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An Evening with the Riley Museum: Black Rosies – The African American Heroines of WWII

WHEN: Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Challenger Learning Center of Tallahasse, 200 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

Join us for an evening with the Riley Museum where we hear from Gregory Cooke as he shares the overlooked experiences of African American women during World War II. Drawing from his award-winning documentary Invisible Warriors, he highlights the stories of these trailblazing pioneers.

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