<div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0px;text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>All Blind and Disabled individuals who attended or graduated from an HBCU, members of a Divine Nine Greek-letter organization, or others interested in supporting this important conversation</b></p>
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<p style="margin:0px;text-align:center;font-size:16px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">You\u2019re invited!</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;text-align:center;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">Hosted by the <b>National Organization of Blind Black Leaders</b> and the <b>Blind Greek and Masonic Group</b> of the <b>National Federation of the Blind</b>, with support from the <b>HBCU Committee</b>, and will take place on the campus of <b>Morehouse College</b>.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 8px;text-align:center;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">The main program will take place on <b>Friday, December 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</b><b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 4px;font-size:16px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Purpose of the Event</b></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 8px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">This event is designed to raise awareness and bring together individuals who want to engage in meaningful conversation at the intersection of race and disability. It will highlight the experiences, leadership, and contributions of blind people within HBCU, Greek-letter, and Masonic communities while inviting broader community participation in discussions about inclusion, accessibility, and equity.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 4px;font-size:16px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Weekend Activities Include:</b></p>
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<li style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"><b>Thursday, December 10, 2026</b> \u2013 Evening Reception at Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"><b>Friday, December 11, 2026</b> \u2013 Main Program at Morehouse College (10:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.)</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"><b>Saturday, December 12, 2026</b> \u2013 Group attendance at the Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, featuring the champions of the MEAC and SWAC conferences</span></li>
<li style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"><b>Sunday, December 13, 2026</b> \u2013 Farewell Brunch (location to be announced)</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30);min-height:14px"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">If you are interested in participating in this weekend event, please complete the short survey below. This form is intended to help organizers gather interest and planning information as event details continue to develop.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px 12px;font-size:11px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(11,76,180)"><span style="text-decoration-line:underline;font-variant-ligatures:common-ligatures"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8BNVBU0PVwl2iLkFU7GqDRoybKxyfY_vFyz_pyKuOexbaTw/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8BNVBU0PVwl2iLkFU7GqDRoybKxyfY_vFyz_pyKuOexbaTw/viewform</a></span><span style="font-variant-ligatures:common-ligatures;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">For questions, please email <a href="mailto:cbauc.planning@gmail.com"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px;color:rgb(11,76,180)"><b>cbauc.planning@gmail.com</b></span></a><b> or contact Shawn Callaway at 202-352-1511</b>.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"><b>We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.</b><b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30);min-height:14px"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px"><b>Shawn M. Callaway, President</b><b></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">National Organization of Blind Black Leaders and </span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">Chairman of the NFB Blind Greek Masonic Group</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">National Federation of the Blind</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(22,26,30)"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2px">Live the life you want</span></p>
<br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Dorothy Griffin - President <div>National Federation of the Blind of Georgia</div><div><a href="mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org" target="_blank">dgriffin@nfbga.org</a></div><div>770-374-4832</div><div><br></div><div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:repeat">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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:repeat"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:repeat">Same information attached below.</span></p><div><span style="font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-repeat:repeat"><br></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>