"Soul of a People" Kick off this Saturday

Mayor Otis Johnson's office called to say that unexpected conflict arose and he will not be able to attend our Kick-off celebration this Saturday.

We'll miss the Mayor, but have full schedule planned for the afternoon (Oct 3rd, 1-5pm at the Bull Street Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries, 2002 Bull Street.) Between speakers and music, enjoy displays and exhibits on Savannah in the 1930's and the New Deal era, and a Krispy Kreme doughnut, which were first served in 1937.

The fun starts at 1pm at the Bull Street Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries, an especially appropriate place as the meeting room features a mural from the period.

1:30 Dr. June Hopkins’ address sets the stage for New Deal era and the Federal Writers’ Project.

2 p.m. Dr. Michael Price introduces the American Life Histories including a reading from an oral history about work-life in 1930’s Georgia.

2:30 p.m Dramatic readings from the Slave Narratives, introduced by Dr. Elizabeth Desnoyers-Colas;

3 p.m Jamie Keena performs, and discusses, popular music during the 1930’s.

3:30 p.m Dr. Kalenda Eaton will read from “Fire and Cloud” the short story which won Richard Wright first prize in a Story Magazine’s competition for FWP authors and early recognition.

4 p.m Dr. Barbara Fertig on “The Writer's Project gives Folklore a proper home.”

4:30 p.m Jamie Keena performs, and discusses, popular music during the 1930’s.