Meet Geraldine Lane Mardis: A Hands-on Beauty Workshop

A hands-on workshop at the Richard J. Daley-Bridgeport branch on Thursday, October 22, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, exploring the story of Geraldine Lane Mardis — a Parker High School and University of Chicago graduate who made headlines in 1939 when she was asked to withdraw from a college beauty contest. Esthetician LaGena Cain leads a conversation about evolving beauty standards, followed by practical tips for accentuating natural beauty. Part of the Renaissance Project series, which draws on the library’s archives to surface untold stories from Black history and heritage. Registration is active.