Breaking Barriers: Bay Area Women from the Women of Color and Accomplishment Series

Speaker: Carol Jacobsen

Wednesday, April 9

7:30am – 9:30am

Creekside Room, Dominican University,

100 Magnolia Ave, San Rafael 94901

About the event

Join Carol Jacobsen for an inspiring journey through history as she spotlights remarkable Black women from the Bay Area whose accomplishments have too often been overlooked. Carol breathes life into their stories, sharing how these women broke barriers, challenged injustices, and uplifted their communities. This talk is an invitation to see history through a new lens and honor the women who helped shape it.

Biography

In 2020, after witnessing the heartbreaking video of George Floyd’s murder, Carol Jacobsen felt an urgent call to action. Drawing on her 50 years as a painter, she embarked on a powerful artistic journey—creating 100 portraits of Black women whose achievements, resilience, and contributions have too often been left out of history books. These women broke barriers of race and gender, not only achieving their dreams but also giving back to their communities. Carol’s work shines a spotlight on their legacies, ensuring their stories inspire future generations. With a 34-year career as a tech consultant, Carol has leveraged her expertise to expand the reach of this project through books, videos, and social media. Her mission is to educate, inspire, and ignite conversations about these extraordinary women—because history should include all who shaped it.