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Tuesday, February 10th - First Presbyterian Dialogue Group

Fourth in the series "Racial History of Columbus" series 

The dialogue group that meets on Tuesday, February  10, will be the last in the series "Racial History of Columbus."  Johnnie C. Warner, Jr, president of the Columbus Black History Museum, will continue the discussion and seek some solutions to some of the challenges that have evolved from the dialogue.  A summary of the previous sessions are  posted on the website www.onecolumbus.org under "dialogue groups."  Anyone in the community is welcome to come.

 The session begins at 6:30 pm in the Library of the First Presbyterian Church downtown.  Enter the church on First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage between 11^th and 12^th Streets.

Notes from Dialogue Groups can be found on our website as well as articles, selected readings and contributions from participants.

Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363

 BLACK HISTORY EVENTS PLANNED

 RiverCenter sponsors two exhibits

In celebration of Black History Month, the RiverCenter has two events that will occur during this month. .

The first is a photographic exhibit of the works of Charles "Teenie" Harris entitled: Rhapsody in Black and White that will be hanging in the main lobby of the facility until February 23. . The 32 piece exhibit was assembled by the August Wilson Center for African-American Culture and is on loan from Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art. This exhibit it free and viewable during the RiverCenter's normal hours. 

The second is a performance by the Ronald K Brown: Evidence dance company. Ronald K. Brown worked with the August Wilson Center on the traveling exhibit and has choreographed a piece entitled One Shot (Mr. Harris' nick-name - he was famous for capturing his subjects in one shot.) which will be performed at RiverCenter on February 17. Copies of the guide and a flyer can be obtained from the RiverCenter for civic  organizations and churches who wish to help publicize this event.

Contact: Jim Rutland 706-256-3607

Black History Museum exhibit

Johnny  C. Warner has put up a special exhibit at the Black History Museum on 8^th Street in the District titled "Black America's Quest for Citizenship"  Pictures and artifacts display the challenges that African Americans faced in their quest for equality. The Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays. For a tour, call Johnny Warner at 706-575-3646

PBS documentary "Eyes On The Prize"

Each Sunday at 4:00 pm during Black History Month beginning Sunday, February 8, the Black History Museum will show the documentary "Eyes On The Prize" followed by open discussion. 

Contact: Johnny C. Warner 706-575-3646

Race Relations Breakfast - Wednesday, February 11, 2009

This twice a month dialogue session continues at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway beginning at 7:25 am with breakfast. You are encouraged to invite associates and friends who may have differing opinions. The dialogue is honest, but not confrontational.   It's a learning experience where no one has all the answers, but each has something to contribute. $6.00 is asked of regular members.  First timers and visitors are our guests.

Contact: Lee Brantley 706-324-6471