Savannah Black Heritage Festival and The Author's Corner
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Thursday, February 4, 2021, 1-2 pm
Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Co-Authors Brenda L. Roberts and Pamela Howard-Oglesby. Here is your invitation to the Savannah Black Heritage Festival and The Author's Corner virtual event!!! Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org as we prepare to celebrate, collaborate and showcase black authors.
Feb 13. 1 pm - The Authors’ Corner. Self-published authors showcase and discuss their books.“RR” Live Zoom Log on to http://bit.ly/theauthorscorner
Brenda L. Roberts is a native Savannahian, who grew up in the West Savannah community. She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Christola Kennedy Bell, Mr. & Mrs. Louis O’Brien, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Adams, Sr.
A product of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Brenda graduated from
Sophronia M. Tompkins (now Woodville-Tompkins) High School, earned the Bachelor of
Science degree in Sociology from Savannah State College (now Savannah State University), the Master of Education degree in Counseling from Georgia Southern University, and the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.
Pamela Howard-Oglesby was inspired by God to recognize pioneering African-American women. She collaborated with her long-time friend, Brenda L. Roberts, to conduct intensive research in order to bring Savannah's Black "First Ladies" to press. Both women are native Savannahians working to improve their communities.
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