Jackson Free Press

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

Comment

Good choices for honorees! Cheers, TH

Author

Tom Head

Date

2007-02-14T01:37:22-06:00

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91294

Comment

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

Comment

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

Comment

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

ID

91297

Comment

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