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 In
recognition of Black History Month, The Richmond City
Council sponsored a forum on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.
The 90-minute special featured a discussion focusing on
the contributions of African-Americans from Richmond and
a discussion on how to use the rich history to improve
the conditions facing African-Americans in Richmond now
and in the future.
Panelists included:
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Richmond
Vice Mayor Nat Bates
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George
Livingston, Former Richmond Mayor
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Jim
McMillian, Former Richmond City Councilman
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Betty
Reid Soskins, City of Richmond, Rosie the Riveter
Historic Trust
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Ken
Nelson, President Richmond NAACP
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Barbara
Becnel, Executive Director, Neighborhood House of
North Richmond
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Rev.
Andre Shumake, Richmond Improvement Association
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Britney
Beard, President of Black Student Union
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Devario
Bennett, VP Richmond Youth Commission
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McKinley
Williams, Contra Costa College, President
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KCRT
Produced Shows
