We recently had an informational meeting introducing the public to a very extraordinary man. It was about the upcoming visit of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) on July 9, 2010. He will be coming to receive an honorary degree from Excelsior College and we are all excited to be able to have a chance to meet and hear Congressman Lewis' words of encouragement, as well as his stories of his achievements and struggles during the Civil Rights Movements.
The Salvation Army on South Ferry St. was wonderful and generous enough to let us host the meeting. There was a wonderful slideshow featuring a biography of Congressman Lewis given by Jacqui C. Williams, who has a great organization called Filling in the Gaps in American History (FIGAH), Inc. It was very educational and everyone enjoyed it very much.
Others present were members of the Albany Common Council such as Barbara Smith (4th Ward) and Lester Freeman (2nd Ward), as well as Wanda Willingham, County Legislator and Carolyn McLaughlin, Common Council President. They all gave their stories of what they experienced during the Civil Rights Movement. I hope that everyone can be there on July 9th to witness another day in African American History. Bring your children and grandchildren as well, so they can also be witness to this extraordinary event!
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