2007 Friendship Ball Honorees Announced | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

2007 Friendship Ball Honorees Announced

Jackson 2000, a racial reconcilation organization, has announced that the 2007 Friendship Ball honors are Harvey Johnson Jr. and Cora Norman. The Friendship Ball will be March 3 at Hal & Mal's. More details soon.

Previous Comments

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91293
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Good choices for honorees! Cheers, TH

Author
Tom Head
Date
2007-02-14T01:37:22-06:00
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91294
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Good choices! It's time HJJ got recognized for being Jackson's first black mayor, and for turning the tide of past mayors who only focused on improving interests east of I-55. He wanted to improve Jackson for everyone; and that got him in trouble with fringe elitists groups both black and white.

Author
pikersam
Date
2007-02-14T12:26:46-06:00
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91295
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Can't argue with that. Fortunately, what he did is still bearing fruit--and will for many years to come. Cheers, TH

Author
Tom Head
Date
2007-02-14T13:06:23-06:00
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91296
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Both honorees are entirely deserving of this recognition. And, Tom, you're right. Harvey's work is still bearing fruit. I will certainly be at the Friendship Ball to help pay tribute to them both.

Author
Kacy
Date
2007-02-14T14:52:38-06:00
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91297
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I know both honerees and I agree they both deserve this honor. i too plan on attending. IMO Both of these persons have demostrated class and integrity in their work as political role models. This should be a great ball.

Author
jada
Date
2007-02-15T02:23:02-06:00

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