Items of Importance

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Tuesday, February 24^th - First Presbyterian Dialogue Group

This dialogue group meets on Tuesday, February 24. Resource materials from the  website and discussions of the previous sessions continue. A summary of former sessions are posted on the website www.onecolumbus.org under "dialogue groups."  Anyone in the community is welcome to become a part of this activity. Feel free to bring your concerns to the contact person listed below.

 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

 Wednesday,  February 25^th - Race Relations Breakfast

Joey M. Loudermilk,  General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Executive Vice President for Aflac will be the presenter for the eleventh in the series "My Challenges With Race."

Joey has held many positions in executive leadership since joining Aflac in 1983 after working in private law practice. During his more than twenty five years with Aflac, he has served in governmental relations, treasurer,  corporate counsel, and general counsel. In October 2000, he was promoted to executive vice president. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Corporate Counsel Association, and the American Society of Corporate Secretaries. He also serves on the boards of the Georgia Humanities Council,  the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee, and the Columbus Regional Medical Foundation. He has served as president of the Rotary Club of Columbus. Mr. Loudermilk holds a bachelors degree with honors from Georgia State University and a juris doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

The Race Relations Breakfasts are held at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway. Breakfast begins at 7:25am and you are encouraged to bring a friend with you. $6.00 is asked of regular members.  First timers and visitors are our guests.

Contact: Lee Brantley  706-324-6471

BLACK HISTORY EVENTS

 Exhibit continues at RiverCenter

In celebration of Black History Month, the RiverCenter has a photographic exhibit of the works of Charles "Teenie" Harris entitled: Rhapsody in Black and White in the main lobby of the facility until Monday, 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 is free and viewable during the RiverCenter's normal hours. Note:  It ends Monday, February 23. 

Contact: Jim Rutland 706-256-3607

Mayor's Commission sponsors photographic art exhibit

A photographic art exhibit of Columbus' black pioneers, originally designed in 1990, has been taken out of storage and is on display at the Main Library on Macon Road beginning February 24, 2009.

The Mayor's Commission On Unity and Diversity sponsors this exhibit of African Americans who helped make this city what it has become. The exhibit ends March 1.

Contact: Reather Hollowell 706-653-4017  

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

Infuslon project

 

Vicky Partin, Missioner for CVEM and chair of Study Circles and Youth for One Columbus is seeking support for Infusion, CVEM's youth leadership program. The March 6 fund-raising event should be a wonderful night with poignant drama, good food serving the excellent causes of raising awareness of hunger and supporting teenagers engaging community through service and reflection.

The Phenix City Central High School Musical Theater presents 

"the many faces of hunger"  

Friday, March 6, 2009

7:00 pm

St. Luke United Methodist Church

Stockwell Hall

1104 Second Avenue

$10.00 donation and a can of soup or stew 

Contact: Vicky Partin 706-327-0400

 

DOWN THEROAD

"My Challenges With Race" celebrates anniversary

On March 25 One Columbus will celebrate the anniversary of the special series of presentations by individuals who  have shared their experiences with race.

This anniversary will be a special moment in the history of the Race Relations Breakfasts program.