Sedona, AZ– University Women of Sedona will host their next informational meeting on Monday, March 2, at 9:30 am when their own President, Maudelle Terry will give a talk on ‘Forgotten Black History’, and what it was like growing up Black in an all-white neighborhood, going to college, being in an interracial marriage, and being one of the first Black TV news reporters. Maudelle will also share some Black history tidbits that the usual American history books do not include.
As Winston Churchill said: “History is written by the victor”. But, Maudelle responds, “If the loser wrote the same history, it would read differently. That is why Black Americans’ accomplishments are too-often neglected and overlooked.” In addition to her own personal experiences and observances, Maudelle will include information about many Black inventors and their accomplishments that white and even Black people don’t know about.
Maudelle is a former San Francisco TV news reporter, business owner and author. Raised by her grandmother in San Diego, CA, she credits her grandmother with imparting pearls of wisdom about life and men helping Maudelle navigate many challenges and exciting experiences throughout her life.
This meeting is open to women in the Verde Valley who are interested in this topic and the opportunity to network with other women who are involved in elevating women through education. Guests are invited to attend this or a future meeting. University Women of Sedona’s mission is to give scholarships to support women in furthering their educational opportunities at an accredited local college or university. Refreshments will be served.
The Sedona chapter meets on the first Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church of Sedona at 25 Chapel Road. For more information, contact universitywmnsedona@gmail.com.