Wednesday, March 6, 2002
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Wednesday, March 6, 2002 |
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Snell brings meaning, class to library programs I noted with dismay an article in a local newspaper last week on my friend, Chris Snell. She is the director of the Fayette Public Library. She is a very classy lady and is a strong supporter of the community in which she lives and works. Never one to let an opportunity pass by, Chris has brought to Fayette County a number of programs in which Fayette Countians participate and bring their talents to all the county citizens. These are always well attended and introduce us to people and talents we otherwise would not even know about. Each February she puts on a program she entitles "Blended Heritage Celebration." Among those entertaining an always full meeting room are pianists, opera singers, poets and this year, gospel note singers. Yes, some of them are Caucasian, some are Asian and some are Native American, etc. It seems as though she has been castigated by some members of the Fayette County NAACP for not recognizing her blackness and for trying to change Black History Month. Trust me, every morning when Chris brushes her teeth, she is well aware of what color she is. Chris, I want to publicly thank you for all you have done and will continue to do for this county. You have almost single-handedly brought a lot of class to our lovely public library. It is not just full of books, it's full of meaningful departments, public programs open for all to participate in, and best of all, you and your concern for our citizens. As they say in New York, "You're a piece of work," and I'm very privileged to know you. And oh yes, in a poll taken by the newspaper in question, by midnight of the day the article appeared, 95 percent of the nearly 14,000 readers responding to the question, "What do you think of the 'Blended Heritage Month' in February?" e-mailed, "It's fine with me." Carolyn Cary Fayetteville [Cary is a contributing editor and columnist for The Citizen.]
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