BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Speaking For A Change - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Speaking For A Change X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://barrybradford.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Speaking For A Change REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T170000 DTSTAMP:20210517T004113Z CREATED:20210516T202353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T004113Z UID:10195-1621351800-1621357200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Integration Of Central High School - Little Rock\, 1957 DESCRIPTION:The integration of Central High School  – Little Rock 1957 was one of the most dramatic turning points in American History. For the first time since the Supreme Court had declared school segregation illegal\, the federal government took decisive action to protect African American students’ rights. When conservative Republican President Dwight Eisenhower sent paratroopers to occupy parts of Little Rock to open the schools\, he set a precedent for the federal government once again protecting disadvantaged Minority people’s rights for the first time since Reconstruction.  \nThe Integration Of Central High School – Little Rock\, 1957\nIn this dramatic\, insightful\, and continuously surprising multimedia presentation\, Presidential and Congressional award-winning civil rights historian Barry Bradford will present not only the dramatic events of 1957 but give us great insights into the personalities\, context\, and community that surrounded the confrontation.  Terrorism and patriotism; courage and cowardice; presidential leadership and white supremacists all come into conflict as America had to decide whether or not we truly meant the words written in our Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.” URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/10195/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Legal History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T143000 DTSTAMP:20210322T235409Z CREATED:20210322T235341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T235409Z UID:10008-1615554000-1615559400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Ida B Wells and Oprah Winfrey DESCRIPTION:This brand new multimedia presentation looks at the lives of two amazing African-American female journalists. Each was born in Mississippi\, moved to Tennessee\, and built an amazing life in Chicago. \nIda B. Wells is often credited as being the first true investigative reporter. Her exposes on lynching put her life in jeopardy\, but helped shape the national debate about civil rights\, law\, and domestic terrorism. Arguably the most important African-American female suffragist\, she for tirelessly to get women the right to vote and then was deeply disappointed when most African-American women still could not participate in the electoral process. \nOprah Winfrey might be the most famous woman in America. She is the wealthiest self-made African-American of all time. Her influential talk show\, speeches\, specials\, and magazines have all had enormous impact on the nation. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ida-b-wells-and-oprah-winfrey/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T113000 DTSTAMP:20210303T160241Z CREATED:20191210T133655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T160241Z UID:9960-1614938400-1614943800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier6/ LOCATION:private\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Sidney-Poitier-Smiling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T153000 DTSTAMP:20210127T162000Z CREATED:20141205T211723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T162000Z UID:9760-1612274400-1612279800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing? DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers Is My Hero.\nMedgar Evers\, a brave Civil Rights leader\, was assassinated in the driveway of his home\, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. \nWhat offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African Americans to vote in Mississippi in 1963. \nHis murderer was quickly identified – but lived as a free man for thirty years until an unstoppable wife\, a dogged newspaperman\, and a brilliant prosecutor managed to get the case reopened.  On the fortieth anniversary of the murder\, I hosted the official National Day Of Remembrance and had the chance to meet and befriend his widow\, his family\, and many of his friends. I will bring their tremendously moving personal stories to life. \nMyrlie Evers hugs Barry Bradford students. \nThis multimedia presentation is very personal to me. You will be amazed – it is jam-packed with inside information on the thrilling trial\, amazing anecdotes\, and a heavy dose of drama.  An emotional turning point in American law and history will come alive as you witness whether it is ever too late to do the right thing. \nREGISTRATION \nALL registration MUST be done in advance. You can register for this event by calling the customer service desk at 847-291-2993  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/medgar-evers-ever-3-2/ LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/medgar_evers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T130000 DTSTAMP:20201228T201323Z CREATED:20161115T161235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T201323Z UID:9728-1610969400-1610974800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Martin Luther King The Montgomery Bus Boycott DESCRIPTION:Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero\nDecember 1\, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not only the Civil Rights Movement in America but also other nonviolent protests throughout the USA and around the world! After her heroic act of protest\, it fell to Dr. King to build a movement that could persist in a protest that would take over a year. Despite personal attacks\, arrests\, threats\, and daily pressure\, Martin Luther King’s first steps in organizing a protest were successful. \nAs a bonus\, click here to read an article explaining why I always link the names of Rosa Parks and Paul Revere! \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, you will discover the truth about the year that made Martin Luther King\, Jr. a household name. Civil Rights Scholar\, activist\, and master storyteller Barry Bradford will bring the unexpected\, unforgettable\, and ultimately uplifting events of that movement alive through dramatic film clips\, fascinating anecdotes\, and his theatrical storytelling style that has earned raves across the country!  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Markle’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Jan 18\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odeyhrz8qHNFYuMBmFX6sm1_o5oBjPpK8 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rosa-parks-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Civil Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Vibe-Vixen-Rosa-Parks.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T113000 DTSTAMP:20200117T205426Z CREATED:20150321T222541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T205426Z UID:8745-1602669600-1602675000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968 DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! \nSo went the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more make for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation. \nPLEASE NOTE: There is a small fee to attend this presentation if you are not a member of the Lake Forest Senior Center. Please contact the venue for more information! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/democratic-convention-of-1968-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/convention_aug08_5_631.jpg__800x600_q85_crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200904T113000 DTSTAMP:20200117T220432Z CREATED:20191210T133655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T220432Z UID:8761-1599213600-1599219000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier-5/ LOCATION:private\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Sidney-Poitier-Smiling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200720T143000 DTSTAMP:20200207T165252Z CREATED:20170315T163439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T165252Z UID:8816-1595250000-1595255400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Our First First Ladies DESCRIPTION:The Founding Father never gave a moment’s thought to the role of the President wife. In fact\, the term “First Lay” itself would be unknown for fifty years! \nNonetheless\, the first women to hold the title of “First Lady”  were in amazing group of strong and dedicated women! Martha Washington\, Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison\, in particular\, were vastly influential in ways the country did not yet recognize. They were very different one from another and each added something unique and wonderful to the national experience. Beginning with Martha Washington we will trace the early years of the first ladies. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/first-first-ladies-2/ LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/037637.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200619T130000 DTSTAMP:20200610T211103Z CREATED:20191210T133655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T211103Z UID:9061-1592566200-1592571600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \n \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “POITIER” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nBarry1776@aol.com \n√ Venmo \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nZOOM REGISTRATION – REQUIRED!\nIf you do not get a confirmation email directly from Zoom\, check your Spam folder. They are generated automatically – they do not come from me! SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \nSeats Available: 50 of 100 \n\nWhen: Jun 19\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOuorzouHdR2YIUWQq6s0CIYeLRO0Xwm \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Sidney-Poitier-Smiling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T143000 DTSTAMP:20200127T192113Z CREATED:20141205T211723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T192113Z UID:8557-1592485200-1592490600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing? DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers Is My Hero.\nMedgar Evers\, a brave Civil Rights leader\,was assassinated in the driveway of his home\, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. \nWhat offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African Americans to vote in Mississippi in 1963. \nHis murderer was quickly identified – but lived as a free man for thirty years until an unstoppable wife\, a dogged newspaperman and a brilliant prosecutor managed to get the case reopened.  On the fortieth anniversary of the murder\, I hosted the official National Day Of Remembrance\, and had the chance to meet and befriend his widow\, his family and many of his friends. I will bring their tremendously moving personal stories to life. \nMyrlie Evers hugs Barry Bradford students. \nOur presentation is filled with inside information on the thrilling trial\, amazing anecdotes and a heavy dose of drama.  History will come alive as you witness whether it is ever to late to do the right thing. \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/medgar-evers-ever-3/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:Civil Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/medgar_evers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T110000 DTSTAMP:20200418T202714Z CREATED:20191210T133655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T202714Z UID:8717-1587979800-1587985200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! \nPLEASE NOTE: CLC REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier-3/ LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Sidney-Poitier-Smiling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200228T113000 DTSTAMP:20200226T182646Z CREATED:20161115T161235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T182646Z UID:8837-1582884000-1582889400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott DESCRIPTION:Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero\nDecember 1\, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not only the Civil Rights Movement in America but also other nonviolent protests throughout the USA and around the world! \nAs a bonus\, click here to read an article explaining why I always  link the names of Rosa Parks and Paul Revere! \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation you will discover the truth about Rosa Parks and the year that made Martin Luther King\, Jr. a household name. \nCivil Rights Scholar\, activist and master storyteller Barry Bradford will bring the unexpected\, unforgettable and ultimately uplifting events of that movement alive through dramatic film clips\, fascinating anecdotes\, and his theatrical story telling style that has earned raves across the country! As a bonus\, click here URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rosa-parks-3-3/ LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Vibe-Vixen-Rosa-Parks.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T143000 DTSTAMP:20191226T180103Z CREATED:20191210T133655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191226T180103Z UID:8691-1579525200-1579530600@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Sidney-Poitier-Smiling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T123000 DTSTAMP:20191210T133655Z CREATED:20191210T133655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T133655Z UID:8682-1575975600-1575981000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Sidney-Poitier-Smiling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T143000 DTSTAMP:20191113T161210Z CREATED:20140424T151508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T161210Z UID:8626-1573736400-1573741800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American\nVery few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. \nHe did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces in World War II\, despite having very limited combat experience. Click here to read a fascinating\, little-known story about how General Eisenhower was prepared to take full responsibility if the D-Day invasion had failed \nAfter serving ably as President of Columbia University and Supreme Commander of NATO\, Dwight Eisenhower did a superb job as president of the United States of America\, despite having no experience in politics whatsoever. After his retirement\, he was still called on to advise his young successor\, John F. Kennedy at moments of crisis. \nIke was one of the great Americans of all time. Eisenhower was widely admired and enormously respected by a public that really did not know him very well. Few Americans could tell you much about Ike’s parents\, his brothers\, his religious faith\, his relationship to his wife and his children. Did you know that Dwight Eisenhower was a superb athlete who once tackled Jim Thorpe? Or that he was quietly one of the most religious presidents in the history of the USA? \nThis multimedia presentation will serve as a fascinating biography illuminating the private life of one of the most admired Americans of all time. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ike-biography/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/eisenhower.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T143000 DTSTAMP:20191113T160729Z CREATED:20140902T233142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T160729Z UID:8622-1573650000-1573655400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half century later\, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him into a memorable and distinctly original man and President. \nBONUS: Click here to read a fascinating story about Floyd Boring\, the Secret Service agent who saved Truman’s life – twice! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-dc/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images9.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T143000 DTSTAMP:20191113T161406Z CREATED:20140424T151508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T161406Z UID:8628-1573131600-1573137000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American\nVery few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. \nHe did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces in World War II\, despite having very limited combat experience. Click here to read a fascinating\, little-known story about how General Eisenhower was prepared to take full responsibility if the D-Day invasion had failed \nAfter serving ably as President of Columbia University and Supreme Commander of NATO\, Dwight Eisenhower did a superb job as president of the United States of America\, despite having no experience in politics whatsoever. After his retirement\, he was still called on to advise his young successor\, John F. Kennedy at moments of crisis. \nIke was one of the great Americans of all time. Eisenhower was widely admired and enormously respected by a public that really did not know him very well. Few Americans could tell you much about Ike’s parents\, his brothers\, his religious faith\, his relationship to his wife and his children. Did you know that Dwight Eisenhower was a superb athlete who once tackled Jim Thorpe? Or that he was quietly one of the most religious presidents in the history of the USA? \nThis multimedia presentation will serve as a fascinating biography illuminating the private life of one of the most admired Americans of all time. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ike-biography-2/ LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093 CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/eisenhower.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T143000 DTSTAMP:20190103T171215Z CREATED:20140902T233142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T171215Z UID:7967-1571662800-1571668200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half century later\, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him into a memorable and distinctly original man and President. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-white-house-2-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images9.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T153000 DTSTAMP:20190724T135919Z CREATED:20140629T163730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T135919Z UID:8436-1566396000-1566401400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the many and amazing\, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nWith an unprecedented number of serious female candidates running for the Democratic nomination in 2020 and Republican Nikki Haley eyeing the GOP nod in 2024\, this topic takes on even greater urgency! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the fascinating stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . It won’t be Hillary Clinton or Sarah Palin\, but iIncluded in the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190514T143000 DTSTAMP:20190521T140249Z CREATED:20140629T163730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T140249Z UID:8330-1557838800-1557844200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019-2-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T110000 DTSTAMP:20190410T163024Z CREATED:20150404T131433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T163024Z UID:8172-1555493400-1555498800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nMississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint\, it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation\, and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson\, it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend.  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-2-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190410T110000 DTSTAMP:20190410T160530Z CREATED:20150404T131433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T160530Z UID:8170-1554888600-1554894000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nMississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint\, it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation\, and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson\, it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend.  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-1-2-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T143000 DTSTAMP:20190318T214155Z CREATED:20140902T233142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T214155Z UID:8149-1553000400-1553005800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half century later\, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him into a memorable and distinctly original man and President. URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-white-house-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images9.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T143000 DTSTAMP:20190302T195923Z CREATED:20140629T163730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T195923Z UID:7913-1551618000-1551623400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is FREE to all; but prior registration is strongly recommended! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019-2/ LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102 CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T140000 DTSTAMP:20181226T170144Z CREATED:20140629T163730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T170144Z UID:7931-1549976400-1549980000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \n  URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T143000 DTSTAMP:20190103T163042Z CREATED:20161115T161235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T163042Z UID:7949-1548075600-1548081000@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott DESCRIPTION:Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero\nDecember 1\, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not only the Civil Rights Movement in America but also other nonviolent protests throughout the USA and around the world! \nAs a bonus\, click here to read an article explaining why I always  link the names of Rosa Parks and Paul Revere! \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation you will discover the truth about Rosa Parks and the year that made Martin Luther King\, Jr. a household name. \nCivil Rights Scholar\, activist and master storyteller Barry Bradford will bring the unexpected\, unforgettable and ultimately uplifting events of that movement alive through dramatic film clips\, fascinating anecdotes\, and his theatrical story telling style that has earned raves across the country! As a bonus\, click here URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rosa-parks-2-2/ LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Vibe-Vixen-Rosa-Parks.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190110T203000 DTSTAMP:20190106T155903Z CREATED:20180102T151741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190106T155903Z UID:7983-1547146800-1547152200@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead - 2018 In Review DESCRIPTION:This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year\, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I will make specific predictions for the new year! Just to hold myself accountable\, I will begin by listing all of the predictions I made for this year!  We will see how well I did. Don’t miss this great presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/l2018-3-3-2/ LOCATION:Prospect Heights Public Library\, 12 N. Elm Street\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Sports History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190103T203000 DTSTAMP:20181128T132548Z CREATED:20180102T151741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T132548Z UID:7894-1546542000-1546547400@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead - 2018 In Review DESCRIPTION:This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year\, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I will make specific predictions for the new year! Just to hold myself accountable\, I will begin by listing all of the predictions I made for this year!  We will see how well I did. Don’t miss this great presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/l2018-3-3/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Sports History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181221T113000 DTSTAMP:20180103T160732Z CREATED:20180102T151741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T160732Z UID:7335-1545386400-1545391800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead - 2018 In Review DESCRIPTION:This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year\, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I will make specific predictions for the new year! Just to hold myself accountable\, I will begin by listing all of the predictions I made for this year!  We will see how well I did. Don’t miss this great presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/l2018-3/ LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Sports History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181219T143000 DTSTAMP:20180309T202623Z CREATED:20180102T151741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T202623Z UID:7447-1545224400-1545229800@barrybradford.com SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead - 2018 In Review DESCRIPTION:This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year\, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I will make specific predictions for the new year! Just to hold myself accountable\, I will begin by listing all of the predictions I made for this year!  We will see how well I did. Don’t miss this great presentation! URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/l2018-3-2/ LOCATION:Indian Trails Public Library\, 355 Schoenbeck Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Sports History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-2019.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR