The downside of observing under-appreciated achievements with Black and Women’s History month-long observances is they invariably miss something that was (for someone) very important. That makes something that was under-appreciated seem UNappreciated, which is probably not the case.
There will be much talk over the coming days about the true legacy of Mandela. What it is, and what it isn't. And possibly whether or not it has any relevance to democracy and politics in Orange County.
First, Mandela himself, and his immediate legacy. For me, a middle-aged white Brit, of American parents, a former Thatcher groupie, but now more center-left, the lasting legacy of Mandela will be his achievement in creating the space which allowed South Africa to transition to black majority rule without massive bloodshed.
North Carolina political junkies can immerse themselves in Tar Heel politics past and present during a conference Sept. 14 and 15 at Wilson Library at the Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The event will feature talks about ten political campaigns in the state from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Registration is $10 per person.
Date:
Friday, September 14, 2012 - 12:30pm to Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 1:00pm
Location:
Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 Reception at 5 p.m. | Program at 5:45 p.m. Wilson Special Collections Library, UNC-Chapel Hill Free and open to the public Information: liza_terll (at) unc.edu or (919) 962-4207
In his book, Liberalism, Black Power, and the Making of American Politics, 1965-1980, author Devin Fegus returns to the era of Johnson, Nixon, Carter, and Helms and challenges us to see familiar political developments through a new lens. He will speak about his book and research Monday, Nov. 2 at 5:45 p.m. at UNC's Wilson Library. The program is free and open to the public. A reception will begin at 5 pm.
Fergus is assistant professor of modern United States and African American history at Vanderbilt University. He was a 2007 Fellow of the Southern Historical Collection at UNC's Wilson Special Collections Library and his book draws upon research conducted there.
His talk is part of the Southern Historical Collection Book Series and is presented in conjunction with the exhibit We Shall Not Be Moved: African Americans in the South, 18th Century to the Present, on view in Wilson Library thorugh Feb. 5, 2010.
The Orange County Commission for Women is
co-sponsoring the event with local organizations as part of North Carolina Women
United's "Women's Agenda Assembly
process."
The 2008 Agenda Assembly marks
the 20th anniversary of these events in North Carolina. Across the state, women
hear from local experts on issues like health care, education, the economy,
equal political representation, immigration and violence against women.
Participants discuss the issues, prioritize them, and set the agenda for policies
addressed by local and state leaders. It's democracy at its best; your
voice will count! Our goal is to
include over 100 women in the process this year.
Where: Southern Human Services Center,
2501 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill.
Candidates and community
organizations are invited to attend and bring information to share. The event is
non-partisan.Pre-registration is
encouraged. Fill
out the form. Distribute
the flyer via your networks.
Food served starting at 6:00pm. Speakers start at
6:30pm and include experts from across Orange County and the Triangle area.
Transportation is provided from
Hillsborough. Simultaneous interpretation to Spanish also provided. Registration
is FREE. Contact Pam Reynolds at 919-960-3875 for more information or to turn in
a registration form.
Date:
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 2:00pm
Location:
Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
The Peoples Channel, Chapel Hill & Orange County's Community Media Center & Public Access TV Station, is opening the airwaves to
members of the community to come in the studio to watch the Presidential
debates. We will be going LIVE Friday Sept. 26th at 8:30pm with the first debate between Sen. John McCain & Sen. Barack
Obama on the big screen. The community is welcome to come in to share their
thoughts before, during, & after the debates. Live coverage will go on
until 11pm with rebroadcasts the following day. Don’t let the
corporate pundits have the last word, come in & tell the community what you
think while you watch.
What: TPC Watch & Share of the
Presidential/Vice Presidential Debates LIVE
When: Friday Sept 26th.
Doors open at 8pm, we will broadcast LIVE at 8:30 until 11pm.
Where: TPC Studios 300AC S Elliott RdChapel Hill
Please call 919.960.0088 or email [email protected] if you
have any questions.
The Carrboro Cybrary and Carrboro Recreation & Parks present “Presidents, Politics & Power: American Presidents Who Shaped the 20th Century.” Each week we will be viewing a film that provides a presidential biography and opens up a discussion of our nation’sleaders.The presidents included in the series are: Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.Following each film, Dr. David Zonderman, a history professor at NC State, will lead us in discussion and answer questions.You can pick up a packet of short essays at the Cybrary that will helpinform the discussion.Come learn about the impact of past presidents before voting in a new one this year. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Preview the series by viewing the first video online via NC Live!Log in to NC Live from the Cybrary’s website and go to the new NC Live Media Collection.Click on TR: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt, Parts 1 & 2. Then, come join us in the Century Center for another viewing anddiscussion on Monday, January 28th.
Mondays 9:00-11:00am Januay 28 -- March 3 Carrboro Century Center
