Black women in California have been making their mark in philanthropy, civic life, and culture since the 19th century, campaigning for the right to vote, supporting African American artists, and contributing to social justice. Join us for this panel moderated by History Curator Susan D. Anderson with Dorothy Lazard, Head Librarian of the History Center at the Oakland Public Library discussing the Fannie Jackson Coppin Club of Oakland; Barbara Taylor, Vice President of the League of Allied Arts in Los Angeles; Carolyn Ellzey, Vice President of San Jose's Garden City Women's Club; and Yvette Porter Moore, genealogist and historian of the San Diego Women's Civic League, as they examine the past and present of women’s clubs in the state. Presented in conjunction with the new exhibition, Rights and Rituals: The Making of African American Debutante Culture. RSVP for Zoom details.