WHM Invisible Warriors
WHM: Invisible Warriors
Mar 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Dawn Mabalon Forum

Update 3/25/2025 - The event will no longer be streamed, please attend the event in person tofully experience this impactful documentary and the discussion that follows.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the ӰƵ Teachers Association (SJDCTA) Social Justice Committeeinvites you to a special screening of the documentaryInvisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II.

This inspiring film shares the untold stories of 600,000 Black women who entered the workforce during WWII, making significant contributions to the war effort and shaping future civil rights movements. Their courage and resilience remain an essential part of American history.

We are honored to welcomeGregory S. Cooke, the film’s director, who will join us virtuallyfor a live Q&A following the screening.

Date:Thursday, March 27th
Time:12PM
Location:Dawn Mabalon Forum
Facilitator:Dr. Malika Hollinside

ӰƵ the Director

Gregory S. Cooke is an accomplished historian, filmmaker, and educator who has dedicated his career to preserving the legacy of African Americans in World War II. As the director ofInvisible Warriors, his work has been critically acclaimed for illuminating the stories of Black “Rosie the Riveters” who overcame racism and sexism to create new opportunities for themselves and future generations. His efforts helped secure the participation of Black “Rosies” at the 2024 Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Gregory is a2024 recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Awardand has received numerous honors, including theLibrary of Congress - Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grant, theCongressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Award, and sponsorship from theKingdom of the Netherlands. He also serves on theNational World War II Museum advisory boardand has been featured onCBS Saturday Morning,Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and in theWashington Post.

Faculty are encouraged to share this opportunity with their students and consider incorporating it into class discussions. This is a unique chance to explore an often-overlooked chapter of history and engage in meaningful dialogue.

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We hope to see you there!