Black Women's Leadership in Building an Inclusive Movement for Social Justice

Panel Conversation and Exploration of the Archives

February 12, 2026

Exploring the Be Present Archives and Lillie P. Allen Papers

Emory University
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Atlanta, GA

Explore the vital role of Be Present, Lillie P. Allen, and Black women’s leadership in preserving and contributing to social justice histories while also highlighting the richness, purpose, and impact of the collections. 
 
This conversation will include Lillie P. Allen/Be Present network leaders, faculty, and scholars/researchers. Topics of discussion may include: 

  • A discussion about the Be Present and Lillie P. Allen archival collections.
  • Be Present’s history as a movement-building organization based in the south and founded by Lillie P. Allen.
  • The critical work of centering Black women’s voices and experiences in archival collections and the challenges and opportunities in making these histories accessible to communities.
  • The transformative power of the Lillie P. Allen/Be Present archives (and archives more broadly) as tools for education, activism, and transformation

Event Schedule

  • Archive Display and Walkthrough (10th Floor) | 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
  • Light Refreshments (3rd Floor) | 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
  • Panel Conversation (3rd Floor) | 4:00–6:00 p.m. ET

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