[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: Black History Month is a time for reflection

[Dorothy Griffin]

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IMAGINEERING OUR FUTURE
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President's Letter
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leaders.]

We strive every day to ensure that all blind people can lift their voice
and the diverse choir of the National Federation of the Blind is our
strongest vehicle for amplifying all our voices. More from President
Riccobono
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Celebrate Our Black Leaders
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Black History Month is a time of reflection. Denise Avant shares her
thoughts on this important time, and we learn about the experiences of
Black Americans within the blind community. More about our diverse community
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19975&qid=4867314>.
Latest News at the NFB
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Advocating for Section 6 of the Raise the Wage Act and the Access
Technology Affordability Act, accelerating accessibility with our Blind
Driver Challenge, and educating teachers of tomorrow and students of
today. Read
more news
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Take Action This Month
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Throughout our local chapters and state affiliates to our national
headquarters and diverse committees, the National Federation of the Blind
is an organization of collective action. How you can get involved this month
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Important Dates
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national convention]

Update: President Riccobono announced at the Great Gathering-In that the
2021 national convention will be held virtually. Mark your calendar for
more Federation events. Read important dates
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characteristic that defines blind people or their future. Every day we
raise the expectations of and for blind people, because low expectations
create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We can live the lives
we want; blindness is not what holds us back. Please join us in our work by
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-- 
Dorothy Griffin - President
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
dgriffin at nfbga.org
770-374-4832

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.