You are all invited to a book discussion, administered by the Spelman/Morehouse Honors Programs.  Discussion will be on the national best seller The Space Between Us by   By Thrity Umrigar Set in modern-day India,  “The Space Between Us” tells the story of two compelling women.  Sera Dubash, an upper-class Parsi housewife whose opulent surroundings hide the shame of her abusive marriage and Bhima, an illiterate hardened by life, household worker.  

The heavily anticipated motion picture, Precious, premiered in theaters last weekend and has already created a buzz within the African American community.
Did you see the movie? What did you think about it?

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Please join the Agnes Scott Public Health and Women's Research & Resource Center/Women's Health for the Panel Discussion with Agnes Scott College. The event will be on November 11th from 3:00pm to 4:30 pm at Spelman College (350 Spelman Lane, Atlanta, GA 30314)

Judge Glenda Hatchett, author, motivational speaker, and star of the hit syndicated "Judge Hatchett" TV show, will deliver words of inspiration and wisdom to Spelman students during Convocation on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in Sisters Chapel.

During her address, Hatchett will discuss diversity and the law, and the importance of education, and uplifting others. Hatchett was Georgia's first African-American chief presiding judge of a state court and headed the Fulton County Juvenile Court, one of the largest juvenile court systems in the country. The author of the national best-seller "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say," she is a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College and the Emory University School of Law.

Hatchett serves on numerous boards, including the Atlanta Falcons football organization, board of advisors for Play Pumps International, and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Her visit is presented in collaboration with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Atlanta office of DLA Piper LLP and the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

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This two day experience will immerse participants in the rich history and culture of the Gullah/Geechee and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through interactive kiosk and activities. NBAF's Youth Docents will travel with the replica home -which was created by Paul Thomasson from Spelman College's drama department-  to Penn Center and recreate the interactive experience at the 27th Heritage Days Celebration.
Events for the tour are as follows:
Thursday, November 12th: Tour will depart from Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta at 6 PM. While traveling by coach from Atlanta to South Carolina, participants will view a variety of films about Dr. King and the Gullah/Geechee and Sea Island culture. Participants will receive a variety of curriculum resources appropriate for classroom use.
Friday, November 13th: Participants will visit the Penn Center and experience the 27th Annual Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration--the annual celebration of the Gullah/Geechee community.
Saturday, November 14th: Participants will visit the Penn Center and experience the 27th Annual Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration, the annual cultural celebration of the Gullah/Geechee community. Tour will depart from Penn Center at approximately 5 PM and arrive in Atlanta at approximately 11 PM. While travelling by coach from South Carolina to Atlanta participants will view a variety of films about Dr. King and the Gullah/Geechee and Sea Island culture.

NBAF is offering five (5) Professional Learning Units (PLU's) for educators.Educators must pre-register for the Study Tour, participate in a pre-departure class session, and complete a course assignment and presentation to receive the five (5) PLU's.

Cost: $150.00 per person (includes transportation, NBAF membership, lodging and admissions)
Register A.S.A.P. 

For more information and to register please visit http://nbaf.org/events/index.cfm?Fuseaction=eventdetail&eventid=312 and/or call 404-224-3464.