Over the course of her long career, Gillette would defy not just the professional but the political boundaries of her gender. This presentation details her many accomplishments and remarkable personality.

This presentation examines the role of Black barbers as leaders in their communities and advocates for the rights of others.

This program will be presented by SCHS Historian, Michael Diana, at SUNY Schenectady in honor of Black History Month. It is free and open to the public, and will be help in room Stockade 101.