Calendar Alert: Black History Month Event: Jearlyn Steele Speaks on the Civil Rights Movement

ST. PAUL, MINN. (12/16/2009)(readMedia)-- WHAT: Convocation: Jearlyn Steele

"Together We Can, Together We Did!"

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 17

TIME: Noon

WHERE: Concordia University St. Paul, Buenger Education Center

275 Syndicate Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

(One block south of I-94 at Hamline Avenue)

Summary: Concordia University presents a convocation featuring Jearlyn Steele on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at noon, in the Buenger Education Center. Her message "Together We Can, Together We Did!" will emphasize the success of the Civil Rights Movement and honor those who fought during the Civil Rights era.

Actress, singer and public speaker Jearlyn Steele has elated audiences at highly acclaimed venues throughout the world, including a performance of her musical "Gospel at Columnus" at Carnegie Hall. She hosts a weekly talk show, "Steele Talkin,' " that airs locally on CBS affliate WCCO Radio 830 AM and serves as an entertainment reporter on Twin Cities Public Television's award-winning program, "Almanac". She was honored as the 1998 Newsmaker of the year by Minnesota Women's Press and the 2002 Beautiful Strong Woman.