Good afternoon,
 
Mercer University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives is hosting a virtual event on March 31, 2021, 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m. featuring the first African American Mayor of Montgomery, AL, Mayor Steven L. Reed and his wife, Tamika Reed, Esq., an attorney and the first female Investment Banker in the state of Alabama. 

Our event is entitled, “The Rise of the New Montgomery: Politics, Race, and Economics” Along with March being Women’s History Month, it also marks the 56^th anniversary of Bloody Sunday as well as recognition of the foot soldiers who participated in the third attempt to march from Selma, AL to Montgomery, AL. Featuring Mayor Reed and First Lady Reed during this time could not be more timely. 

We are seeking community support for this event in the form of participation from your organization.  Mayor Reed is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Mrs. Reed is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Montgomery (AL) Chapter of The Links Inc., and Jack and Jill of America Montgomery Chapter, along with many other outstanding organizations. We specifically are asking local chapters to join us in welcoming them to the middle GA virtual community.

We invite you and Henry County Chamber Network to join us for this historic virtual event. The link to join is below 
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7c1ff2d7/iENp2Gx2m0SR9SRoZq2duA?u=https://mercer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrd-6vqDwqGtdMyH0ehHaa851h2QULPEKZ
We are looking forward to your support and participation in this historic event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 478-301-2856.