Emily Greene Balch was born in Jamaica Plain, and won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1946. Learn about her life and life’s work at the Connolly Library on Jan. 24 at a free Jamaica Plain Historical Society event.
Wellesley College Professor Catia Confortini will reflect on Balch’s legacy, not only as a scholar and thinker, but also as a teacher who taught at Wellesley, and as an activist. Balch founded and led the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, and had a strong interest in social issues such as poverty, child labor, and immigration.
This event is free and open to the public, and also use a hybrid format. Please attend in person if you would like, or you can sign up to attend via Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wZWiTHBHSUSQ5dAbrQDLSg
In the event the Boston Public Library closes due to heavy snowfall, the event will only be held via Zoom. The event will take place from 2-3:30 pm.
