12th Annual Women’s History Program to have trailblazing author

The Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County, the League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb, Cobb Women’s Club and Marietta’s Women Club , and the American Association of University Women will host the 12th Annual Women’s History Program on March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Chattahoochee Technical College-North Metro (5198 Ross Road, Acworth, Ga 30102). This year’s theme is “Women of Action: Turning Dreams into Reality.”

In celebration of the centennial passage of the 19th Amendment and the founding of the League of Women Voters, Dr. Carol Anderson, Charles Howard Candler Professor and Chair of African American Studies at Emory University, will be a featured guest at this year’s event which will also feature “Women of Action” panelists. Dr. Anderson is a celebrated author and scholar known for her books “One Person, No Vote,” “White Rage” and others. Guests will have an opportunity to connect with her following the panel discussion as part of a special post-event program.

Angela Sumbry, president of the Cobb-based sorority chapter, said, “Rho Zeta Omega is about the empowerment of people, and this annual event showcases the incredible impact women have made throughout history. From Dr. Anderson to our esteemed panelists, we encourage the community to attend what will be a thought-provoking occasion!”

Four women will serve on this year’s panel. They are:
• Myesha Good (PolitaCoach, LLC)
• Lorna Heid (Independent Grounds Café, Roswell)
• Sharon Hill (Public Eye Relations, National ERA)
• Alli Neal (Revved Up Kids)

This event is open to the public. Admission is $10 and includes all fees and a continental breakfast. For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite.com or akarhozetaomega.org.