CHC Students Attend Watchorn Lincoln Dinner at University of Redlands

Publish Date: Feb. 12, 2026

Professor Sabrina Jimenez took seven Crafton students to the Watchorn Lincoln Dinner on February 12 at the University of Redlands Orton Center. The event was hosted by the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine.

The students were chosen because they stood out in class — not just for strong grades, but for active participation and their ability to connect historical events to current issues. Only two were history majors, but all share a serious interest in the subject.

The keynote speaker, Leonne Hudson, spoke on “The Reactions of African Americans to the Death of Abraham Lincoln: The Great and Good President.” Drawing from his recent book, Black Americans in Mourning: Reactions to the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, he examined how Black communities responded to Lincoln’s assassination and how their voices shaped the historical record.

The lecture resonated with the students. All seven purchased the book after the event, continuing the learning beyond the classroom.