Rocky Mount NC – Forum tackles racial divide through opening dialogue

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Rev. Barry Drum a Professor at NC Wesleyan College Moderator

I attended and videoed the forum. It was good.

Rev. Barry Drum a Professor at NC Wesleyan College was the moderator and did a wonderful job just like he did last month with the youth forum.

Julianna Richardson a student at NC Wesleyan gave a report on Race Relations in Rocky Mount.

The panel were: Rev. Jody Wright, Minister Yolanda Evans, Jeff Herrin, Rev. Reuben Blackwell, Rev. Andre Knight and Carole Reda. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

A panel of community leaders said Tuesday that Rocky Mount has taken steps beyond old racial divisions that defined the city through much of the 20th century, but ultimately agreed there is much room for improvement.

The forum hosted by the Rocky Mount Human Relations Commission, the second in a series, was an attempt to draw candid racial dialogue from various community leaders and to address lingering tensions. (Rocky Mount Telegram)

Rocky Mount NC – Can We Talk? Racial/Cultural Dialogue

The Human Relations Commission is sponsoring a Racial/Cultural Dialogue Tuesday, April 28, 2009. It will be held in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall at 6:30 PM.

This dialogue will be inclusive of the various perspectives and different points of view in our community and open for public participation. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to communicate about difficult issues, foster understanding and model behaviors that strengthen our community.

To register to speak or for additional information, contact the Human Relations Department at 252.972.1181.