An Evening with Doug Melville, Author of Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals

Historian Doug Melville will discuss his book, Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals. The conversation will be moderated by Ruth Hubbard, Director of Product Strategy at Fiserv. 

The amazing true story of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Invisible Generals recounts the lives of a father and his son who always maintained their belief in the American dream. As the inheritor of their legacy, Melville retraces their steps, advocates for them to receive their long-overdue honors and unlocks the potential we all hold to retrieve powerful family stories lost to the past. 

Registration required.

Book sale and signing hosted by Elm Street Books will follow.

Doug Melville is one of today’s most innovative and sought-out voices in diversity, equity and inclusion. He is a celebrated author and three-time TEDx speaker. He has been featured prominently in the media, including CBS Saturday Morning, TIME, The Daily Show, The Guardian, The Breakfast Club and The Washington Post. He is a forbes.com contributor.

Ruth Hubbard is the Director of Product Strategy at Fiserv. Beyond her corporate career, Ruth has a strong passion for amplifying underrepresented voices in the business world. Inspired by her involvement with 2045 Studio—a private membership network for influential professionals of color—she dedicates significant time to moderating insightful conversations with thought leaders, first-time authors, entrepreneurs and investors.