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Headshot portraits of Madam C.J. Walker, Sojourner Truth, and Ida B. Wells,

History On Stage - A Presentation from Ida B. Wells & Madam C.J. Walker

2026-02-02 11:00:00 2026-02-02 12:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis History On Stage - A Presentation from Ida B. Wells & Madam C.J. Walker Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madam C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston, After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes. Central Library -

Monday, February 02
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-02 11:00:00 2026-02-02 12:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis History On Stage - A Presentation from Ida B. Wells & Madam C.J. Walker Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madam C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston, After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes. Central Library -

Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madam C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston, After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes.

Presented by Soulful Journeys of Women, these performances are meant to educate and inspire you through the incredible stories of these notable women.

This program is made possible by a donation from Eric and Patricia Gillispie to the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Central Library

Phone: 317-275-4100

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As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

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