No. 8 - April 12, 2005

UBUNTU - "I am what I am because of who we all are." For a more complete definition, visit Wikipedia

Greetings,

Thanks to John Young and the Faith and Community Task Force for putting together such a powerful program at First Baptist Church on Sunday, and to the 500-plus people who attended. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Storey, whose powerful message helped many people better understand why we’re doing this work.

• Our door-to-door conversations that began in Ray Warren Homes will expand this week as our outreach team moves into the White Oak community. Anyone interested in helping us spread the word and generate statements and support should e-mail or call the office.
• Commissioners and staff members are eager to speak to any and all kinds of organizations. We can make presentations of any length about the Commission’s work and answer questions your members might have. To invite one of us, e-mail or call us.
• We’ve extended the deadline through this Friday for our Poster Contest. Tell us, artists, “What does reconciliation look like?” Win $100 and have your artwork promote our public hearings. For details, contact Chelsea Marshall at [email protected], or call her at the office.
• This week’s progress indicator: Our door-to-door outreach team has met and talked with people from more than 80 households so far.

Upcoming:

• First GTRC Public Hearing, Friday-Saturday, May 20-21, Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St.