Oct 06, 2024 10:30 AM —  12:00 PM Marcelle Auclair and Marie-Claire: from Advice to the Fight for Women’s Reproductive Rights in 1960s France | Sarah Fishman | Weekly Sunday Gathering —  The Montrose Center 401 Branard St #106, Houston, TX 77006

Community Moment:   Meet the Pets of Houston Oasis! by Tish Perez

Music :  Chelsea Beech

Main Talk Description:

Sarah Fishman more recently has been diving deep into France's postwar decades, currently finishing a book, Bridges to Feminism: Marcelle Auclair, Marcelle Ségal and Women’s Magazines in Twentieth-Century France, coming out in 2025.

Main Speaker Bio :

Dr. Fishman is the Moores Professor of History at the University of Houston specializing in 20th century France with a particular focus on women, gender and family life. Her first two books focused on World War II.  This talk draws on the research for her latest book. Dr. Fishman received her Bachelor's degree in History from Oberlin College in 1979, an MA in International Relations from the University of Southern California in 1980, an MA (1981) and a Ph.D. in History from Harvard University, 1987.

Musician Bio:

Chelsea Beech is the rising star redefining Top 40 with a jazzy feel. Her smooth vocals and vibrant energy bring a fresh, soulful twist to today’s hits, blending modern pop with the elegance of jazz. Whether she’s reimagining your favorite chart-toppers or performing original tracks, Chelsea creates a sound that’s both familiar and refreshingly unique—perfect for any mood. Let her captivating voice and sophisticated rhythms take you on a musical journey like no other.

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