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TUESDAY

The Dialogue Group 0603 started last Tuesday at St. James AME Church with Darlene Porter facilitating. There are still openings for participants if you wish to become involved. This group meets in the North Wing of St. James AME Church on the corner of 10^th Street and 6^th Avenue.  Attorney  Jorge Vega serves as resource person for the topic “Immigration.” Call Berrien Zettler at 324-6363 or check our website.

 

WEDNESDAY

The Race Relations Breakfast held at Ruth Ann’s Restaurant on Wednesday, April 26 will discuss the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 2005 marked the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the beginning of debate concerning the renewal of temporary revisions that expire in 2007. “The gains of the last 40 years will be severely compromised if these provisions of the VRA are not protected,” says the Leadership Conference On Civil Rights. John VanDoorn,  Assistant Professor of Political Science who earned his B.A. in Political Science and History from Berry College; his MA. in Political Science- International Relations from Georgia State University and his Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma will address the topic “The Voting Rights Act - Implications Aound Reauthorization”  

DOWN THE ROAD

May 12 The Inaugural One Columbus Golf Tournament will be held at Callaway Gardens under the leadership of Diamond Sports Marketing. Our website offers several opportunities for participation - players, sponsors, volunteers and others.

May 16 beginning at 7:00 AM the One Columbus Community Prayer Breakfast will be held on the Plaza Level of the Government Center. This event is designed so that every denomination that wishes to participate is welcome. A representative from your house of worship would be welcome to attend. Call Henry Holt at 576-3000

 

 

Ken Crooks, Executive Director
One Columbus
cell 706-888-2222
fax 706-221-1167
onecolumbus4@msn.com