CopyLine Magazine will Host “An Evening With Dr. Juanita Bratcher” in Celebration of her 40 Years as a Journalist
On October 20, 2016, CopyLine Magazine will host “An Evening With Dr. Juanita Bratcher” in celebration of her 40 years as a Journalist, News Reporter, Author, Publisher, Poet & Songwriter.
Dr. Bratcher, the author of seven books, including the biographies of two Chicago political icons – Mayor Harold Washington and Cook County Board President John H. Stroger, Jr. – was assigned to the campaign trail of Washington when he run for mayor in 1983, and was Press Secretary to Stroger in his last run for re-election to the Cook County Board. Stroger won the election but suffered a stroke and unable to return to work.
Bratcher has written well over 700 poems, many of which have been published in various publications, and is the author of two books of poetry “I Cry For A People In Their Struggle For Justice & Equality” and “A Celebration of Love”.
The first issue of CopyLine Magazine was published in November, 1990, and over the years, the magazine whose main focus is on the political arena, has enlightened its readership with the breaking issues of the day, especially politics.
During this event, Bratcher will be in concert. She will sing a combination of her own songs and some of her favorite songs she’s enjoyed over the years, recite some of her poetry (she is also a poet), and will take questions from the audience.
Dr. Bratcher is the recipient of numerous awards for Journalism Par Excellence, and listed in many Who’s Who publications, including “Who’s Who in the World”, ” Who’s Who in America”, “Who’s Who of International Authors & Writers”, “Who’s Who of American Women”, “Who’s Who in the Midwest”, “Who’s Who in Executives & Businesses”, and “Who’s Who in the 21st Century”, in addition to various others.
“An Evening With Dr. Juanita Bratcher” will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Carter G. Woodson public library in Chicago, at 95th & Halsted, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the general public.
Dr. Bratcher’s career started in 1976, two weeks after earning and receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College, Chicago.
To learn more about CopyLine Magazine, please visit our website at www.copylinemagazine.com. or contact Bratcher @ 773.375.8127 or email: copylinemagazine@yahoo.com.
