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Coretta Scott King - A tribute

“May God wrap you in His loving embrace as he takes you home. The skies weep for the loss of your presence here on this bitter earth; but our hearts rejoice as we know you have gone on to peace.”

Anonymous

One Columbus MIXER

If you want to learn more about One Columbus, its mission, goals, objectives and programs, come to the February MIXER on Monday, February 6 at 11:00 AM in the Government Center Annex at Veterans Parkway and 10^th Street.

If you can’t come and bring a friend, send somebody. We’ll welcome them too.

The One Columbus Annual Meeting will follow the MIXER at noon. Come and pick up a copy of our Report to Shareholders. Its open to the public.

Are Hispanics Happy In Columbus?

You would be surprised at the answer. Read the notes taken at the last Dialogue Group0601-2 meeting available on our website - www.onecolumbus.org.

If you want to participate, join in the next session that will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 5:30 PM. This series runs for 3 more weeks. They meet in the Gleaners Room (Room 110) of St. Luke United Methodist Church down town. If you have not been before please call 315-0162 or call Berrien Zettler at 324-6363. You should enter St. Luke’s from 3^rd Avenue.

Topic for these sessions is “Hablan espanol?” Learning to Relate to the Hispanic Community.

You should plan to attend.

The E Pluribus Unum series continues with 2 more sessions planned for

February 28, 2006 Church & State

March 28, 2006 Citizenship and Immigration

They are at the Main Library and start at 7:00 PM.

Race Relations Breakfast next Wednesday.

The next Race Relations Breakfast meeting will be Wednesday, February 9 starting at

7:30 a.m. at Ruth Ann's Restaurant on Veteran's Parkway.

You should bring a friend this time.

“Slavery and the Making Of America” comes to PBS on February 9^th and 16^th from

9:00PM to 11:00 PM. This four-part series, produced by Dante James and narrated by

Morgan Freeman, tells the story of slavery from the point of view of the enslaved. The

series recognizes the strength, humanity, and dignity of the enslaved and redefines them

as pro-active freedom fighters - not passive victims.

Watch this with a friend and discuss it afterwards.