[NFBofSC] FW: [NOBBL] Fwd: Hosted by the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders

[Steve Cook]

Steve Cook

National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member

President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC 

 

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Cc: Kristopher Idrees Crawley <kicrawley.nfb at gmail.com>
Subject: [NOBBL] Fwd: Hosted by the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders

 

Hello again, everyone,

Here’s another announcement that just came across my desk.

 

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

 

You’re invited!

Hosted by the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders and the Blind Greek and Masonic Group of the National Federation of the Blind, with support from the HBCU Committee, and will take place on the campus of Morehouse College.

The main program will take place on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Purpose of the Event

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.

Weekend Activities Include:

*	Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Evening Reception at Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel
*	Friday, December 11, 2026 – Main Program at Morehouse College (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
*	Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Group attendance at the Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, featuring the champions of the MEAC and SWAC conferences
*	Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Farewell Brunch (location to be announced)

 

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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8BNVBU0PVwl2iLkFU7GqDRoybKxyfY_vFyz_pyKuOexbaTw/viewform 

For questions, please email  <mailto:cbauc.planning at gmail.com> cbauc.planning at gmail.com or contact Shawn Callaway at 202-352-1511.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.

 

Shawn M. Callaway, President

National Organization of Blind Black Leaders and 

Chairman of the NFB Blind Greek Masonic Group

National Federation of the Blind

Live the life you want

 

-- 

Dorothy Griffin - President 

National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

dgriffin at nfbga.org <mailto: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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.





Same information attached below.





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