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Founders of Black History Month
SATURDAY LUNCHEON
PANEL DISCUSSION

A Rich Heritage!: The Creative Impact of North Carolina's African
American History and Culure

Synopsis:
The panel discussion will provide a vibrant discussion around the
above subject, a heritage which includes: thousands of U.S. Colored Troops;
the birth of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC); the
Greensboro Sit-ins; an internationally-relevant jazz tradition; eleven Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, and much more.

Panel Members: Harry Harrison, Chair, African American Heritage
Commission; Dr. Freddie Parker, Member of the African American Heritage
Commission; Linda Carlisle, Secretary of the North Carolina Department  of
Cultural Resources; and Bamidele Demerson of the International Civl Rights
Center & Museum.

Moderators: Michelle Lanier and Jamilla Hawkins of the African American
Heritage Commission.
95th Annual ASALH Convention
2010 Black History Theme:
The History of Black Economic Empowerment

Raleigh, NC
September 29 - October 3, 2010