ATLANTA (Feb. 9, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur), chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), is announcing the annual Heritage Dinner at the Georgia Freight Depot, one of the most successful and well-attended cultural events around the Georgia State Capitol during the legislative session. Invitees include keynote speaker Dick Gregory, an activist, comedian and humanitarian, as well as Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. The event will also feature music by Kandi Burress, cast member of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. This GLBC dinner celebrates African-American history by exhibiting paintings, music, and dance, as well as acknowledging community activists who diligently serve to improve and enhance communities of color in Georgia. Proceeds raised will help support the GLBC’s Young Scholars Scholarship and Legislative Internship programs.
WHO: Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur)
GLBC Members
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010
6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Freight Depot
65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Media is asked to sign in at will call
Sen. Emanuel Jones represents the 10th Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb and Henry counties. He may be reached at 404.656.0502 or via e-mail at emanuel.jones@senate.ga.gov.
ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
February 9, 2010
For Information Contact:
Kallarin Richards, Senior Communications Specialist
kallarin.richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028