Virtual Screening: Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II

Program Type:

Humanities

Age Group:

High School, Adult
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Event Details

Invisible Warriors shares the individual experiences of a small group of elegant ladies who represent the 600,000 Black women who fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to work in factories and U.S. government offices during World War II. These patriotic pioneers share their wartime memories, recounting their battles against racism at home, Nazism abroad, and sexism everywhere. 

Stream Invisible Warriors at your convenience on YouTube after you register for either the live introduction to the film or the closing Q&A session, both featuring the film's producer Gregory S. Cooke. Once you register, you will receive the YouTube link.

Cooke is the Founder and President of the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation (BBEEF), a 501c (3) organization dedicated to relocating African Americans from the margins to the main pages of American and global history. Both of these live events are virtual via Zoom:

  • Sunday, March 5, 2-3pm. An Introduction to Invisible Warriors. Register here.
  • Wednesday, March 15, 7-8pm. An Evening with Gregory S. Cooke. Register here.

These programs are proudly presented in partnership with over 50 Illinois public libraries and the College of DuPage. Thank you to Algonquin Public Library District for organizing this series.