On March 18, the Orange County Regional History Center will honor determined journalist Mabel Norris Reese in an online event. In the 1950s and ’60s, Reese, who covered news in Lake County, courageously opposed segregation and injustice, at peril to her career and her safety. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King tells the story in his 2018 book “Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found,” which brought renewed attention to Reese’s career and importance.
Women’s History Month: Here’s a guide to events happening across Central Florida to celebrate Sarah Wilson
March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and organizations across Central Florida are hosting events throughout the month in celebration of women’s contributions to society.
See a list of events happening across our area below:
‘Woman In Motion’ screening
In celebration of Women’s History month, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando are hosting a showing of “Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA” at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Festival.