FRIENDS REDEDICATION PROGRAM

& RECEPTION

June 12, 2011

Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library

MEET OUR FRIENDS

PROGRAM

SPEAKERS

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GUESTS

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FRIENDS OF THE JAMES E. SHEPARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Tour of the Alex M. Rivera Photographic Exhibit and “Woolworth ‘s Lunch Counter”

 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX M. RIVERA

GREAT PROGRAM! GOOD FOOD! MEET AND GREET!

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR!!

AND THE BAND

PLAYED ON!!

February 5, 2012

Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library

WOOLWORTH’S LUNCH COUNTER

Rededication of the

“Looking Back, While Moving

Forward” 

featuring

Panel Discussion

DURHAM WOOLWORTH’S LUNCH COUNTER

A BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM

WELCOME

GUEST

FRIENDS

AND

MODERATOR

THE OCCASION

Andre D. VannCoordinator of University

ArchivesJames E. Shepard Memorial

Library

Dr. Baiyina W. MuhammadAssistant Professor, History DepartmentNorth Carolina Central University

MEET THE PANELISTS

Dr. Courtney S. FergusonNCCU Associate Professor of Business (Retired)NCCU Alumna

Vivian McCoyCivil Rights and Community ActivistNCCU Alumna

Virginia WilliamsCivil Rights Activist & “Royal Seven” Member

Cassandra S. StokesNCCU Student Leader

Faye Bryant Mayo

In Our Own

Words

“LOOKING BACK, WHILE MOVING FORWARD”

PANEL DISCUSSION

Q & A SESSION

STANDING

ROOM ONLY

“LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING”

and they all sung…

NEGRO NATIONAL ANTHEM

Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library Presents

Declaration Signing Ceremony

Sunday, April 13, 20144:00 PM

(Front Row) Delores Baker-Hargrow, Tammy Baggett, Theodosia T. Shields, Margaret Morris, Ann McMillon, Jamillah Scott-Branch. (Second

Row) Mary Allen, Janis Quarles, Alton Darden, Loren Darden

Friends Steering Committee Members

WELCOME

Mrs. Margaret S. Morris

UNVEILING OF DECLARATION

Janis Quarles

GUEST SPEAKERS

Stefan WeathersSGA President, NCCU

Mickey Michaux, Representative N.C. General Assembly

Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs

William BellMayor

City of Durham

Altonya WashingtonAuthor

Michael D. Page, Chairman

Durham County Board of Commission

AFFIRMATION READING

LIBRARIES EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL

Whether developing skills to succeed In school, looking for a job, exploring possible careers, having a baby, or planning retirement, people of all ages turn to libraries for instruction, support, and access to computers and other resources to help them lead better lives.

Affirmation #1

Mrs. Rhonda ParkerDirector, Durham Parks and Recreation

Miss. NCCU, Renee Natson

Affirmation #2

Many children and adults learn to read at their school and public libraries via story times, research projects, summer reading, tutoring and other opportunities. Others come to the library to learn the technology and information skills that help them answer their questions, discover new interests, and share their ideas with others.

LIBRARIES SUPPORT LITERACY

AND LIFELONG LEARNING

AFFIRMATION READING

Affirmation #3

Affirmation #4

LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN FAMILIESFamilies find a comfortable, welcoming space and a wealth of resources to help them learn, grow, and play together.

Ms. Karen GrimwoodCMC Librarian

Mrs. Virginia Purefoy-JonesUniversity Librarian, SLIS

LIBRARIES ARE THE GREAT

EQUALIZER

Libraries serve people of every age, education level, income level, ethnicity and physical ability. For many people, libraries provide resources that they could not otherwise afford—resources they need to live, learn, work and govern.

Nichelle PerryInterim DirectorLaw Library

Affirmation #5

Affirmation #6Mona Couts, TRLNExecutive Director

AFFIRMATION READING

LIBRARIES BUILD COMMUNITIESLibraries bring people together, both in person and online, to have conversations and to learn from and help each other. Libraries provide support for seniors, immigrants and others with special needs.

Our right to read, seek information, and speak freely must not be taken for granted. Libraries and librarians actively defend this most basic freedom as guaranteed by the First amendment.

LIBRARIES PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO KNOW

Dr. Irene OwensDean, School of Library

and Information Sciences

Affirmation #7

Affirmation #8

AFFIRMATION READING

The economic health and successful governanceof our nation depend on people who are literate and informed. School, public, academic, and special libraries support this basic right.

LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN OUR NATION

LIBRARIES ADVANCE RESEARCH

AND SCHOLARSHIPKnowledge grows from knowledge whether doing a school assignment, seeking a cure for cancer, pursuing an academic degree, or developing a more fuel efficient engine. Scholars and researchers of all ages depend on the knowledge and expertise that libraries and librarians offer.

Brenda HowertonDurham County Commissioner

Tammy BaggettDirector, Durham County Library

Affirmation #9

Affirmation #10

LIBRARIES HELP US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER

People from all walks of life come together at libraries to discuss issues of common concern. Libraries provide programs, collections, and meeting spaces to help us share and learn from our differences.

LIBRAREIS PRESERVE OUR NATION’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

The past is key to our future. Libraries collect, digitize, and preserve original and unique historical documents that help us to better understand our past, present and future.

AFFIRMATION READING

Mrs. Vernice FaisonMusic Librarian

SIGNING AFFIRMATION

GUESTS AND FRIENDS

GUESTS AND FRIENDS

JAMES E. SHEPARD LIBRARY STAFF AND FRIEND

WE SIGNED THE DECLARATION

…AND NOW WE EAT