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Program, [6.25 x 9.5]. "Recognition, Resolution, Redemption: Uniting for Justice June 20, 2004" -- p. [1]. "Recognition, Resolution, Redemption: Uniting for Justice Neshoba County Coliseum June 20, 2004 2 p.m. Invocation, Rev. Richard W. Holbert, First Presbyterian Church Welcome, Hon. James Young, President, Nashoba County board of supervisors Recognition of guests, Leroy Blemons, President, Neshoba County NAACP Scripture reading, Rev. Kenan Ryan, Holy Cross Catholic Church Acknowledgement of sacrifices Resolutions calling for justice, Leroy Clemons, Jim Prince, Editor, The Neshoba Democrat, Hon Rayburn Waddell, Mayor, City of Philadelphia 'Heal the world', Community choir Oral history video Speaker, Dorie Ladner Speaker, Dick Molpus Speaker, Alice Walker Keynote speake [sic], Hon. William F. Winter Closing remarks, Leroy Clemons Benediction, Pastor Johnny Beckwith, Ivy Street Church of Christ 6:00-7:30 Pilgrimage tours to Mt. Zion on buses. Two buses will leave the Coliseum beginning at 6:00 every thirty minutes until 7:00 p.m." -- p. [2]. Insert page, "Statement asking for justice in the June 21, 1964, murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner" -- p. [3-4]. "Memorial service for James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 4 p.m. Recognition of planning committee, Cecil Hooker Invocation, Reverend Gary Hampton Prayer, Rabbi Jonathan Miller 'Lift every voice and sing', Congregation Welcome Reverend George E. Rush Occasion, Valencia Morris Candelighting and music, Mt. Zion Youth Choir Methodist resolution, Bishop Kenneth Carder Remarks by family, Ben Chaney Remarks by family, Carolyn Gooman Introduction of keynote speaker, William Winter Message, Bishop Clay Lee Recess wreath site to 'We shall overcome' Wreath laying with speaker, David Dennis" -- p. [5]. Back includes a listing of the members of the Philadelphia Coalition, including a brief statement at the bottom, "The Philadelphia Coalition gratefully acknowledges the support of the city of Philadelphia, the Mississippi band of Choctaw Indians, the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors, the Community development partnership, and the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi" -- p. [6].
Holbert, Richard W Young, James Clemons, Leroy Ryan, Kenan Prince, Jim Waddell, Rayburn Ladner, Dori Molpus, Dick Walker, Alice Winter, William F Beckwith, Johnny Chaney, James Goodman, Andrew Schwerner, Michael Hooker, Cecil Hampton, Gary Miller, Jonathan Rush, George E Morris, Valencia Carder, Kenneth Chaney, Ben Goodman, Carolyn Lee, Clay Dennis, David Neshoba County Coliseum Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (Philadelphia, MS) Programs
Time Period
2004-06-20
Place
Mississippi Neshoba Northeast Philadelphia USA performance sites: Neshoba County Coliseum religious facilities: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
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