- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- News release (Georgia Department of Labor)
- Title:
- News release, Feb. 12, 1998A
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Labor, 1998-02-12
- Date of Original:
- 1998-02-12
- Subject:
- Georgia. Department of Labor--Periodicals
Labor--Georgia--Periodicals - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
Each issue also has a distinctive theme title - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L200 .P1 N45 1998/2-12A
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b1998-s2-h12a-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b1998-s2-h12a-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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Georgia Department of Labor
Suite 642 148 International Boulevard N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1751 (404)656-3032
February 12, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATE LABOR DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ATLANTA -- While state government recognizes Black History Month in various ways, the Georgia Department of Labor is the only state department that maintains a month-long, annual celebration of the observance each February.
"Black History Month isn't just a celebration for African-Americans," said State Labor Commissioner Marti Fullerton. "It gives Georgians from all ethnic backgrounds an opportunity to learn about each other's heritage, and it promotes a better understanding that will lead to improved relationships among all Georgians. It's also a time for all Georgians to celebrate the many contributions made by African-Americans, not only to the state and South, but to the nation and world, as well."
Each year, the department highlights significant contributions made by African-Americans to their communities and society, and selects outstanding individuals for humanitarian and distinguished service awards. This year's theme is "Service Above Self," and honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel at 165 Courtland St. in downtown Atlanta.
Notables honored by the labor department in previous years during the observance include the late Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, president of Morehouse College; heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield; Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, former Spelman College president; Superior Court Judge John Allen and Mayor-Pro Tem A.J. McClung, both of Columbus; and Dr. Jane Smith, former director of the Atlanta Project and now president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women in Washington, D. C. Also honored were the Tuskeegee (Ala.) Airmen, the nation's first African-American air squadron, and Capt. Willie Pitts, Albany, Georgia's most decorated Vietnam veteran.
This year's program will include art work and memorabilia displayed in the lobby of the department's headquarters at 148 International Blvd. in Atlanta, where the accomplishments of numerous African-Americans will be featured. Activities throughout the month include musical events and scheduled showings of films about notable AfricanAmericans, along with a special appearance by Mr. Olympia, Lee Haney of Atlanta. An essay contest is also underway for middle and high school students who are relatives of labor department employees.
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 656-3032 E-mail: communications@dol.state.ga.us.
FY-98-398
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