Politics & Government
First 'Black Conservative Summit' 11 a.m. Today at Capitol
Black Republicans and conservatives will meet to discuss a range of topics, including the Republican Primary.
The metro area's first 'Black Conservative Summit' is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol.
The event—in Room 125—will include free lunch, panel discussions and speakers from across the state including Vivian Childs, the first African-American Republican Party Chair of Georgia's 8th Congressional District, in the Warner Robbins area. Organizers are encouraging Democrats and independent voters to attend.
"We want people to know that everyone is invited," said Lelia Mack-Hagood, founder of the Downtown Atlanta Republican Women's Group and the 5th District director for the Georgia Federated of Republican Women.
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The coordinator of the event is Daryl Wilson, 1st Vice Chairman at Cobb County Republican Party and 2nd Vice President at NAACP Cobb County Branch. For more information about the summit, contact Wilson directly at 404-936-0651.
For more information about Black Republicans in Georgia and nationwide, visit the National Black Republican Association website and follow @blackrepublican on Twitter.
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