An Evening with the Riley Museum: Black Rosies - The African American Heroines of WWII
Thu, Jun 11
|Challenger Learning Center of Tallahasse
Join us for an evening with the Riley Museum where we hear from Gregory Cooke as he shares the overlooked experiences of African American women during World War II. Drawing from his award-winning documentary Invisible Warriors, he highlights the stories of these trailblazing pioneers.
Time & Location
Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahasse, 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
About the event
Important Location Note:
This lecture will be held at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee,
located at 200 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Drawing from his award-winning documentary Invisible Warriors, Gregory Cooke’s lecture shares the stories of the African American women who made vital contributions during World War II while overcoming the dual barriers of racism and sexism. He highlights their resilience as they broke into industrial jobs and government administrative roles that had previously been closed to them.
Through this lecture, Cooke emphasizes how these “Invisible Warriors” played a crucial role in the war effort, as well as their lasting impact on American history and the ongoing fight for equality.
Meet the Lecturer