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2008 Champions of Justice Weekend

2008 Champions of Justice Dinner

Friday, September 12, 2008

HONORING
Unita Blackwell, Legendary Civil Rights Activist & Dick Molpus, Visionary Public Servant

Reception with Cash Bar 6 p.m. • Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Marriott • Downtown Jackson • RSVP by September 3 • Business attire.

 

2008 Champions of Justice Road Trip

Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14

Visit neighborhoods still struggling to recover three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Meet with community leaders and advocates to hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and progress being made throughout the region. Casual attire.

The Road Trip departs at 8:30 a.m. from the Downtown Jackson Marriott. The trip includes roundtrip transportation by deluxe tourist bus from Jackson, lunch, site visits, cocktail reception and dinner on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The Road Trip departs from the Isle of Capri Casino at 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, and will arrive at the Jackson-Evers International Airport by noon.

Logistics
Overnight accommodations for Friday, Sept. 12 can be made directly with the Marriott by calling 800-654-3990 and referencing group code “Mississippi Center for Justice.”

Event rates are $109 per night, plus tax, single or double. Please make reservations by August 27.

Rooms for Saturday, Sept. 13 are held at the Isle of Capri Casino at the rate of $119 per night, plus tax. Please make reservations by calling Norman Chronister at 601-352-2269 by August 28.

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