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 Commentsshow

Good choices for honorees! Cheers, TH

Tom Head

Feb 14 2007

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.

pikersam

Feb 14 2007

Can't argue with that. Fortunately, what he did is still bearing fruit--and will for many years to come. Cheers, TH

Tom Head

Feb 14 2007

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.

Kacy

Feb 14 2007

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.

jada

Feb 15 2007