Albion's Black Family Reunion

A celebration in Albion, Michigan during August 7-11, 1996


  • Wednesday, August 7, 1996
  • Friday, August 9, 1996
  • Saturday, August 10, 1996
  • Sunday, August 11, 1996
  • BLACK FAMILY REUNION PLANNING COMMITTEE

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    Black Family Reunion Sponsors


    Wednesday, August 7, 1996

    10 am: "Challenge of a Lifetime" Youth Workshop
    Albion College, Olin Hall

    Facilitator: Karen Cornelius
    Speaker: Sedgwick Harris,
    Central Diagnostic and Referral

    1st Break Out Sessions:
    "For Young Women Only"
    "For Young Men Only"

    Lunch

    Speaker: Shannon Tomlinson, Albion College Office of Multicultural Affairs

    2nd Break Out Session: "Reunited Once Again"

    6:30 pm: "Salute to Excellence" Youth Awards Program
    Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Church
    Coordinators: Lisa and Tony Harris

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    Friday, August 9, 1996

    9 am-4pm: "State of Black Albion Conference", Albion Days Inn
    Hostess: Joyce Spicer
    Opening Remarks
    Keynote Speaker: Charles Jones, Former Mayor of Albion, Coordinator of Community Relations-Lake Erie College
    Keynote Speaker: Daniel Boggan, NCAA, Group Executive Director for Education Services

    Noon: Lunch- $10.00

    Workshops

    "Challenge of a Lifetime" Survival of the African American Male
    Presenter: Lonnie Johnson, Chief Training and Outreach Unit, Division of Family and Community Health, Michigan Department of Community Health

    Health Issues Effecting African American Women
    Presenter: Bonnie Rencher, Calhoun County Health Improvement Program

    7 pm: Musical, Featuring an "Operation Joy Reunion" and local choirs and soloists.
    Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

    9 pm - 1 am: Dance for 9th - 12th grade students, Albion Days Inn

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    Saturday, August 10, 1996

    9 am - 5 pm: Family Day Festival, Holland Park

    9 am - 5 pm: Vendor/Information booths, Immunization/Health screening

    9 am: Children's Games

    10 am - 2 pm: Face painting, Fire prevention, Bicycle safety

    3 pm: Dedication ceremony for Robert Holland, Sr. and James McIntosh

    Recreation League Basketball Games: Albion vs Battle Creek
    11:00 am: Junior High Boys
    12:30 pm: Junior High Girls
    1:30 pm: Senior High Boys
    3:00 pm: Women's League
    4:30 pm: Men's League

    African American Masters Golf Tournament
    Concord Hills Golf Course, Concord Michigan
    Green Fee: $10, $18
    Cart Fee: $10, $18
    Tee Time (TBA), Register by 7/15

    9 pm - 1 am: Community Reception, Albion Days Inn

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    Sunday, August 11, 1996

    11 am: Morning Worship and fellowship at Albion's Black Churches

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    For More Information Contact:
    Harry J. Bonner, Sr., Executive Director
    Minority Program Services
    (517) 629-2113 or call (517) 629-9027



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    BLACK FAMILY REUNION PLANNING COMMITTEE:


    Maurice Ware

    Harry J. Bonner, Sr.

    Florence Etchison

    Tillman Cornelius

    Tony Harris

    Terry Bonner

    Mc Kenzie Artis

    Sequita Craig

    Natasha Craig

    Aisa Ridley

    Gregory Brown

    Larry Williams

    Paula Ware

    Lisa Harris

    Jessica Gamble

    Karen Cornelius

    Jessica Carter

    Rachel Green

    Renita Craig

    Jaquita Lovelace

    Joshua Hunter

    Tyree Ponds

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    Black Family Reunion Sponsors:

    Minority Program Services

    Albion Recreational Department

    Youth Media Bureau

    Harris Consulting

    Albion Volunteer Service Organization

    Albion Housing Commission



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