{"id":63043,"date":"2026-01-29T16:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/events\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=63043"},"modified":"2026-01-29T17:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:03:13","slug":"legacy-lecture-an-unlikely-friendship-the-story-of-two-first-ladies","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/events\/calendar\/legacy-lecture-an-unlikely-friendship-the-story-of-two-first-ladies\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Lecture: An Unlikely Friendship \u2013 The Story of Two First Ladies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>LEGACY LECTURE &#8211; AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP &#8211; THE STORY OF TWO FIRST LADIES: <\/strong>The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion is promoting this virtual event from the National First Ladies&#8217; Library &amp; Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the extraordinary 40-year friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, the \u201cFirst Lady of the Struggle.\u201d<br \/>\nFirst Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the First Lady of the Struggle, shared a remarkable 40-year friendship built on mutual respect and a shared vision for equality. Together, they championed civil rights, education, and social justice during some of the most challenging decades in American history.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, February 6, 2026<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">NOON<\/span> ET | Online via Zoom<\/p>\n<p>Admission: $9\u00a0 \u00a0 Register to attend at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/legacy-lecture-an-unlikely-friendship-the-story-of-two-first-ladies-tickets-1909195147079?aff=oddtdtcreator\">www.eventbrite.com\/e\/legacy-lecture-an-unlikely-friendship-the-story-of-two-first-ladies-tickets-1909195147079<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this inspiring Legacy Lecture, historical performers Jeannine Gaskin and Ruth Pangrace of Women in History Ohio bring these extraordinary women to life through vivid storytelling, dialogue, and dramatic interpretation. Audiences will witness how Roosevelt and Bethune\u2019s unlikely bond transcended race, class, and politics \u2013 leaving a legacy of courage and collaboration that still resonates today.<\/p>\n<p>About the Performers:<\/p>\n<p>Jeannine Gaskin is a director, producer, actor, and cultural organizer whose work amplifies justice, history, and community. As co-founder of The Assembly Room, she blends storytelling and social consciousness to uplift marginalized voices and build connections.<\/p>\n<p>Ruth Pangrace is an educator, performer, and longtime member of Women in History Ohio. 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