Feb 25, 2026BoardMeeting
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The event marked the conclusion of the sixth annual Black History and African-American Heritage Month worship series, featuring a presentation by Dr. Angela Parker, Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology. The event also served to recognize and celebrate the lives and legacies of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Dr. Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer and long-serving university president. Discussions emphasized the connection between faith, protest, scholarship, and social change, particularly referencing the historical contributions of Black educators and activists from cities like New Orleans and Greensboro.