- an update from the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission-
No. 17 - June 14, 2005
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Greetings,

This week we're celebrating news of our $30,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation! We thank the foundation for supporting the historic possibilities in this work. Interested community members can learn more about it - and about us - at our social gathering at the Green Bean from 7-9 p.m. tonight. All are invited.
  • We expanded our understanding of working conditions in local textile mills thanks to the former workers who took part in our labor conversation last week at the Glenwood Library. All other former mill workers, managers and organizers are still welcome to share their thoughts and experiences. Contact us by e-mail; or call or visit the office.
  • To all prospective statement-givers: Remember Tuesdays. Tuesday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., is the day each week we're sure to have staff or volunteer statement-takers on hand to take statements from walk-ins.
  • This week's progress indicator: More than 50 people speaking from various perspectives so far have made their voices part of our work by giving statements to members of our research team!
  • Volunteer of the Week: Aimee White, a graphic designer who has donated numerous hours worth of her time and talent to helping us create an attractive, informative pamphlet for our Public Hearings. Thanks, Aimee!
Upcoming:
  • GTRC "Social Nite," 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, The Green Bean, 341 S. Elm St.
  • July 15-16, 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, First Public Hearing. Location TBA.
  • Aug. 26-27, 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Second Public Hearing. Location TBA.
  • Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Final Public Hearing. Location TBA. (Please note new dates for final hearing.)
  • Thursday, Nov. 3, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 8 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium, part of Guilford College's Bryan Series on "Spirit and Spirituality."
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