Springfield, Illinois, December 5, 2017 - The Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum is seeking nominations for its National Women’s History Month “Legends Luncheon.” The public is encouraged to nominate women that participated in the Civil Rights Movement or have been activist in some way. Nominations must be received no later than January 15, 2018. Please include a cover letter and a resume delineating participation in the Civil Rights Movement
The celebration is in conjunction with the 2018 commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. Dr. King was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. The “Legends Luncheon” will be held on March 10, 2018 at 12:34 pm, at 1440 Monument Ave., Springfield, Illinois. The Legends Photographic Exhibit will open for viewing at 10 am on that day.
We will honor ten (10) women from Springfield & Central Illinois who have made sacrifices and contributions during the Civil Rights Movement to end segregation and discrimination. The Legends Photographic Exhibit showcases the strong character, perseverance, fortitude and strength of a predominately overlooked group of women.
“We eagerly look forward to the participation from the community in this nomination process,” said Douglas E. King, Board President. “We want to honor women that have made lasting contributions to Springfield and Central Illinois, whose legacy inspires and propels people to their own greatness.”
For more information visit our website at www.spiaahm.org or call the museum at 217/391-6323.
About AAHM: The Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum exhibits, identifies, collects, catalogs, restores, houses and maintains documents and artifacts relating to and chronicling the history and legacy of African Americans in Central Illinois. The Museum provides research opportunities, educational programming and interpretive services to historians, educators, students and others interested in the lives and legacies of African Americans in Central Illinois while enhancing their overall knowledge about African American people.
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