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Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 pm. Panel Discussion on African America Identity

The BBC newsmagazine, Focus on Africa, will host a panel discussion on African-American identity at the International House on the CSU campus.

Moderated by Vivian C. Bishop, panelists will include Solicitor General Ben Richardson, Associate Professor John Studstill and two top editors of the London-based quarterly magazine

Discussion top is "The Changing Nature of African-American Identity and Attitudes towards Africa since the Election of President Obama."

The panel discussion, one of four across the U.S., is free and open to the public.

"The latest issue of our magazine explores the question of African-American identity and linkages with Africa, so our visit to America aims at continuing the debate around this subject," said Alison Kingsley-Hall, managing editor of the magazine that's circulated in every African nation where English is spoken, as well as the U.S., Europe and Canada.

Copies of this issue are available at the Main Library, Mildred Terry and North Branches.

Panelists are: a.. Nick Ericsson, who's both editor of BBC Focus on Africa magazine and a radio producer with BBC World Service news and current affairs.. b.. Alison Kingsley-Hall, the magazine's managing editor and a longtime BBC employee in other roles. c.. Mukoma wa Ngugi, a regular columnist for BBC Focus on Africa magazine and the author of Hurling Words at Consciousness and Conversing with Africa: Politics of Change. nyan author. d.. Ben Richardson, solicitor general for Muscogee County, who's also active in the 100 Black Men of Columbus and other civic organizations. . e.. Dr. John Studstill, a cultural anthropologist specializing in Africa, with experience working in the Congo, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso.

Contact: Dr. John Studstill 706-565-3577.or Bill Sutley at 706-569-2540

One Columbus Business Dialogue Groups available to profits and non-profits

Included in these change management workshops are sessions designed to provide, among other things, Improving employees' satisfaction with the workplace; Reducing the "Us and Them" mentality; and Fostering better team work.

Expert facilitators guide small teams through a series of sessions to make for a better, more efficient and productive workforce. Ask for our references. Call One Columbus at 706-315-0162

Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 pm Series on Iran

St. Thomas Church is sponsoring a series on Iran on Wednesday evenings. The second and third in the three-part series begins at;6:30pm and continues for two more Wednesday evenings.

These sessions are facilitated by Terry Followill and Chris Slembarski of the Peace & Justice Group and are free and open to the public.

After the presentations, time is set aside for discussion.

Part 2 (Wed. July 22, 6:30pm)

Part 3 (Wed. July 29, 6:30pm)

Contact: Amy Nerone 706-324-4264:

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Saturday, July 25, 9:00 am to Noon - School Supplies for Kids

Mission Columbus Central will be distributing School Supplies, fingerprinting, medical exam, block party and snacks on Saturday, July 25 at Frank D. Chester Recreation Center. Look for fliers (English and Spanish) and eligibility soon.

Contact: Roni Regan 706-322-7757

Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Dialogue Group begins - Pre-register recommended.

The First Presbyterian dialogue group will begin its Fall sessions on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm in the Museum of the church. Details will be provided prior to the session beginning. . Send your email address and telephone number to hbzettler@charter.net.

You will get regular announcements, the schedule of special speakers and events for the group and summaries of each session.

Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363