“The Color of Freedom: Erasing Voices from our National History” is the topic for the next Courageous Conversation, 6-8p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th at the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, 10475 12th St., in the Village of Somers.
This Courageous Conversation, sponsored by the Kenosha Coalition for Dismantling Racism, coincides with a current exhibit at the Pritzker Museum, entitled, “The Color of Freedom,” and highlights stories from some of the many women of color who have served within and alongside the U.S. Armed Forces.
Marcia Anderson, a retired senior officer of the United States Army Reserves, will be the featured speaker at this Courageous Conversation. Anderson was the first African American woman to become a major general in the United States Army Reserve. A Wisconsin resident, born and raised in Beloit, Wis., Anderson received many awards for her service, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, three Legion of Merit honors, the Army Commendation Medal and the Achievement Medal. Anderson retired from the reserve army in 2016, and from her civilian job as Clerk of Court for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin in 2019.
"As the stories of people of color and other marginalized groups are being wiped from federal websites, 'The Color of Freedom' exhibit stands out as an example of how highlighting the truth can push back against these actions. Our guest speaker will share her own story, and those who attend will have the opportunity to consider ways in which we and other institutions in our community might respond."
-Coalition Member, Dena Feingold
The event is free and open to the public.
There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience and the evening will conclude with an action plan for participants.
For more information about this Courageous Conversation, visit the Kenosha CFDR FB page: Facebook.com/KenoshaCFDR.
