Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library

Presents

Declaration Signing Ceremony

Sunday, April 13, 2014

4:00 PM

WELCOME

Mrs. Margaret S. Morris

UNVEILING OF

DECLARATION

Janis Quarles

(Front Row) Delores Baker-Hargrow, Tammy

Baggett, Theodosia T. Shields, Margaret Morris, Ann

McMillon, Jamillah Scott-Branch. (Second Row) Mary Allen,

Janis Quarles, Alton Darden, Loren Darden

Friends Steering Committee Members

GUEST SPEAKERS

Stefan Weathers

SGA President, NCCU

Mickey

Michaux, Representative

N.C. General Assembly

Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye,

Provost and Vice Chancellor

for Academic Programs

William Bell

Mayor

City of Durham

Altonya Washington

Author

Michael D. Page, Chairman

Durham County

Board of Commission

AFFIRMATION READING

LIBRARIES EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL

Whether developing skills to succeed In school, looking for a

job, exploring possible careers, having a baby, or planning

retirement, people of all ages turn to libraries for

instruction, support, and access to computers and other

resources to help them lead better lives.

Affirmation #1

Mrs. Rhonda Parker

Director, Durham Parks

and Recreation

Miss. NCCU, Renee Natson

Affirmation #2

Many children and adults learn to read at their school and public libraries via

story times, research projects, summer reading, tutoring and other

opportunities. Others come to the library to learn the technology and

information skills that help them answer their questions, discover new

interests, and share their ideas with others.

LIBRARIES SUPPORT LITERACY

AND LIFELONG LEARNING

AFFIRMATION READING

Affirmation #3

Affirmation #4

LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN FAMILIES

Families find a comfortable, welcoming space

and a wealth of resources to help them

learn, grow, and play together.

Ms. Karen Grimwood

CMC Librarian

Mrs. Virginia Purefoy-Jones

University Librarian, SLIS

LIBRARIES ARE THE GREAT EQUALIZER

Libraries serve people of every age, education level,

income level, ethnicity and physical ability. For many

people, libraries provide resources that they could not

otherwise afford—resources they need to live, learn,

work and govern.

Nichelle Perry

Interim Director

Law Library

Affirmation #5

Affirmation #6

Mona Couts, TRLN

Executive Director

AFFIRMATION READING

LIBRARIES BUILD COMMUNITIES

Libraries bring people together, both in person and

online, to have conversations and to learn from and help

each other. Libraries provide support for

seniors, immigrants and others with special needs.

Our right to read, seek information, and speak

freely must not be taken for granted. Libraries

and librarians actively defend this most basic

freedom as guaranteed by the First amendment.

LIBRARIES PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO KNOW

Dr. Irene Owens

Dean, School of Library

and Information Sciences

Affirmation #7

Affirmation #8

AFFIRMATION READING

The economic health and successful governance

of our nation depend on people who are literate

and informed. School, public, academic, and

special libraries support this basic right.

LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN OUR NATION

LIBRARIES ADVANCE RESEARCH

AND SCHOLARSHIP

Knowledge grows from knowledge whether doing a school

assignment, seeking a cure for cancer, pursuing an academic

degree, or developing a more fuel efficient engine. Scholars

and researchers of all ages depend on the knowledge and

expertise that libraries and librarians offer.

Brenda Howerton

Durham County Commissioner

Tammy Baggett

Director, Durham

County Library

Affirmation #9

Affirmation #10

LIBRARIES HELP US TO BETTER

UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER

People from all walks of life come together at libraries to

discuss issues of common concern. Libraries provide

programs, collections, and meeting spaces to help us

share and learn from our differences.

LIBRAREIS PRESERVE OUR NATION’S

CULTURAL HERITAGE

The past is key to our future. Libraries

collect, digitize, and preserve original and unique

historical documents that help us to better

understand our past, present and future.

AFFIRMATION READING

Mrs. Vernice Faison

Music Librarian

SIGNING AFFIRMATION

GUESTS AND FRIENDS

GUESTS AND FRIENDS

JAMES E. SHEPARD LIBRARY STAFF AND FRIEND

WE SIGNED THE DECLARATION

…AND NOW WE EAT

February 5, 2012

Friends of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library

WOOLWORTH’S LUNCH COUNTER

Rededication of the

“Looking Back,

While Moving Forward”

featuring

Panel Discussion

DURHAM WOOLWORTH’S LUNCH COUNTER

A BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM

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Andre D. Vann

Coordinator of University Archives

James E. Shepard Memorial Library

Dr. Baiyina W. Muhammad

Assistant Professor, History Department

North Carolina Central University

MEET THE PANELISTS

Dr. Courtney S. Ferguson

NCCU Associate Professor of Business (Retired)

NCCU Alumna

Vivian McCoyCivil Rights and Community ActivistNCCU Alumna

Virginia Williams

Civil Rights Activist & “Royal Seven” Member

Cassandra S. Stokes

NCCU Student Leader

Faye Bryant Mayo

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“LOOKING BACK, WHILE MOVING FORWARD”

PANEL DISCUSSION

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and they all sung…

NEGRO NATIONAL ANTHEM

June 12, 2011

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FRIENDS OF THE JAMES E. SHEPARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Tour of the Alex M. Rivera Photographic

Exhibit and “Woolworth ‘s Lunch Counter”

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX M. RIVERA

GREAT PROGRAM! GOOD FOOD! MEET AND GREET!

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR!!

AND THE

BAND PLAYED

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