Megan Wells brings Eleanor Roosevelt’s fight for civil rights to life at Wheaton church

Eleanor Roosevelt is coming to Wheaton in February.

Award-winning storyteller Megan Wells will be at Hope Church during Black History Month to tell the story of Eleanor Roosevelt and her struggle in support of human rights.

Roosevelt transformed the role of first lady. She had much to say about conditions in her country, and the world, and traveling to worldwide countries in support of the Red Cross.

Her most important role was serving as the chair of the Commission on Human Rights at the United Nations where she was responsible for drafting the historic Declaration on Human Rights.

Roosevelt worked tirelessly in support of civil rights for African Americans, Asian Americans as well as World War II refugees.

Join Hope Presbyterian Church to find out more about Eleanor Roosevelt’s life’s work and legacy at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the church, 1771 S. Wiesbrook Road in Wheaton.

Learn more at Hope Presbyterian Church at hopepresbyterian.org.