SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN.— (JAN. 29, 2021)– The Dakota County Historical Society will host an author presentation by Dr. William D. Green on his book “Nellie Francis: Fighting for Racial Justice and Women’s Equality in Minnesota.” This virtual presentation will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7 p.m. Admission to the event is free.
While registration for this event is free, donations are encouraged to offset the cost of hosting virtual events during the COVID pandemic. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. No account is required to view the presentation once you receive the link. Contact the Lawshe Museum at 651-552-7548, or visit www.dakotahistory. org/events to reserve a spot.
Dr. Green retrieves Nellie Francis’s story from obscurity, giving this pioneer for gender and racial equality her due and providing a long-awaited service to the history of Black activism and civil rights, both regional and national. His book offers welcome insight into the universal, yet often unacknowledged, challenges that strong and engaged Black women are forced to endure when their drive to enact justice confronts racism, cultural pressure, and societal expectations.
Dr. William D. Green is professor of history at Augsburg University and author of many books related to Minnesota’s racial history.
Founded in 1939, The Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS), preserves, interprets and promotes the history of Dakota County, Minn. DCHS operates three historic sites — Lawshe Memorial Museum at 130 3rd Avenue North in South St. Paul, Minn.; the LeDuc Historic Estate at 1629 Vermillion Street in Hastings, Minn.; and the Sibley Historic Site — as well as a research library and research Web site. DCHS memberships range from $25 to $60 for individuals and households. Corporate memberships also are available, starting at $100. Call 651-552-7548 or visit www.dakotahistory.org for more information.
