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Congressman John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference participants challenged, inspired by speakers

Birmingham businessman, author and artist Larry D. Thornton delivers the keynote address during the conference's opening session on Friday evening.

Birmingham businessman, author and artist Larry D. Thornton delivers the keynote address during the conference's opening session on Friday evening.

Participants in the Congressman John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference this weekend heard inspiring messages that both encouraged and challenged them to make a difference in their own communities.

The conference, which is in its 20th year, was renamed in memory of the late Congressman and Civil Rights icon following his death in 2020. Presented by…

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Progress only comes through hard work, Wilson tells leadership event participants

Dr. Dorothy Buckahan Wilson delivers keynote remarks during Friday's virtual leadership event, presented by Troy University and the city of Troy.

Dr. Dorothy Buckahan Wilson delivers keynote remarks during Friday's virtual leadership event, presented by Troy University and the city of Troy.

Troy University and the City of Troy celebrated the legacy of the late Congressman John R. Lewis on Friday with a virtual leadership event that paved the way for the annual leadership conference that will bear the late Troy native’s name beginning in 2022.

Formerly known as the Leadership Conference Celebrating African American History Month,…

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Alabama Bicentennial projects conclude in Phenix City

Former Phenix City Vice Chancellor Dr. David White seated next to the statue of Albert Patterson

Former Phenix City Vice Chancellor Dr. David White seated next to the statue of Albert Patterson

The Alabama Bicentennial Committee in Phenix City and Russell County recently produced a series of successful projects as a result of over three years of planning and dedication.

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Unity Prayer Breakfast brings community leaders together for time of reflection, conversation

Troy University Trustee Lamar Higgins addresses the Unity Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Troy University Foundation, on Thursday morning.

Troy University Trustee Lamar Higgins addresses the Unity Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Troy University Foundation, on Thursday morning.

For leaders from Troy University, the City of Troy and Pike County, Thursday morning’s Unity Prayer Breakfast was a time for reflection, conversation and most importantly, listening.

The event, sponsored by the Troy University Foundation, was held in the Trojan Center Ballrooms on the Troy Campus, attracting nearly 100 invited guests. The brainchild of…

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