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MIXER on Monday, February 5

Once a month, One Columbus offers the community an opportunity to see, up close, the work that we do, and, if they wish, become involved. This is the case on Monday, February 5 at 11:00 am in the Government Center ANNEX.  Our programs range from mentoring activities with Elementary School children to Dialogue Groups that are being formed now. This event is open to the public. Come, bring a friend and join us.

Recognition Dinner Follow Up

From all reports that we get, the One Columbus Recognition Dinner was a grand success. Carmen Cavezza and Philandria Williams were recognized for their efforts with respect to diversity (actually Philandria wrote a winning essay) and Ruby Payne brought a powerful message. Many people, sponsors and supporters must be given credit for a great evening. The audience was offered an opportunity to sign up for Dialogue Groups and many did. This same opportunity is available to anyone through our website www.onecolumbus.org. Sign up and we'll follow up. Or call 706-315-0162.

February is Black History Month

Mary Church Terrell began the practice of honoring Frederick Douglass on February 14th birthday in 1900, according to her autobiography, in Washington DC. Carter G. Woodson who moved to Washington in 1909 and witnessed the annual celebration begun by Terrell for 15 years prior to choosing the second week of February for Black History Week in1926 because it marks the birthday of one man who greatly influenced African Americans, Frederick Douglass. Later on in1976, as the nation reached its bicentennial, the week was expanded into an entire month. Remembering our history and deriving value from it is always a productive and educational experience.