​Authors, Activists, Artists Speak!

Join Authors, Activists, Artists Speak! Writing Our Story, Righting Our History on International Women’s Day for a powerful afternoon honoring Black women whose voices continue to shape culture, memory, and change. This vibrant gathering celebrates Black women as authors, activists, and artists—past, present, and future.

 

The program features a dynamic panel conversation with an influential lineup of Black women sharing personal stories, reflections, and insights across literature, advocacy, and the arts. Stay for spoken word performances, artistic expressions, “In the Loop” video presentations, a curated bookshop featuring works by participating authors, and an interactive storytelling station designed for shared reflection and community connection.

When: Sunday, March 8, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Register: HERE

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American University | Women & Politics Institute | School of Public Affairs

Women on Wednesdays, Mona Lena Krook - “Elect Women for a Change”
Dr. Krook will discuss her forthcoming book, Elect Women for a Change: The Path to Gender Parity in Politics, which makes a clear and compelling case for why gender parity in politics still matters and how it can be achieved. Drawing on research from around the world, the book moves beyond counting women to focus on power, voice, and diversity, identifying the structural barriers that hold women back and the practical strategies that can move democracies closer to parity.
When: Wednesday, March 18 at 6pm

Where: Virtual
Register: HERE​