As a part of Black History Month, the library is happy to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Metro Columbus Urban League by looking back over the 30 year history of the local chapter of the National Urban League. Items on display include photographs, newspaper articles, biographies and other historical items related to the organization's development in Columbus, Georgia.
Stop by the library to see this display which will be open to the public January 8 through March 29, 2001. You will also be able to pick up membership applications and a list of planned community activities in honor of this event.
| The Urban League of Columbus was originally founded to promote racial harmony and offer programs to foster social equality. | 
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Kenneth B. Crooks JR is the current president and CEO of the Columbus Urban League. He has served in this position since 1993. |
| Jessie Taylor was the first Executive Director of the Metro-Columbus Urban League and began his appointment in 1972. A well-respected member of the community, Jessie Taylor was known for being a "bridge builder" and for putting his community first. | 
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In the summer of 1971, 13 people were asked to serve on a bi-racial committee to determine the various causes of the unrest in the community and to recommend actions to help ease it. This group, who became known as the Baker's Dozen, met twice a week for three months and are accredited with the founding of the Columbus Metro Urban League. |
| The National Urban League is headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1910. The organization's mission is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. | 
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