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Fayette Library salutes women

March is National Women’s History Month

The Fayette County Public Library is pleased to announce its 2005 commemoration of National Women’s History Month. Now in its seventh year of celebrating the event, the library is sponsoring a program, which includes live entertainment, an art exhibit, and a woman’s multi-cultural panel discussion.

Sankofa, a 35-year-old local artist, kicked off the month-long celebration with an art exhibit, which will remain on display at the library until March 31. Sankofa, whose given name is Latran Coleman, is the daughter of the distinguished author Evelyn Coleman. Sankofa’s talents are not limited to the canvas. She will also be a featured performer during the program.

The panel discussion is designed to provide women from a variety of cultural backgrounds to voice their opinions on the topic. “What challenges have you had to gain independence?” The panelists are: Bhawana Dayabhai, Leslyn Clarke-Pierre, Jo Rusin, Christa Fox, Eidah Husein, Chris Snell, and Marketa Sudek.

The panel discussion will be led by Marketa Sudek. Ms. Sudek, a literature teacher from the Czech Republic, settled in California in 1997. She moved to Fayette County in 2000. This versatile woman has recognition in Fayette County and surrounding communities by demonstrating her talents as a dancer, artist and jewelry maker.

The library director, Chris Snell states, “Women have come a long way and have shown that whether they are inside or out of the house, they are a powerful presence.” Ms. Snell’s statement in this regard is in direct correlation to this year’s theme, ”A Salute to National Women’s History: Change, Challenge, and Conquest.”

The panel discussion begins promptly at 10 a.m. The library is located at 1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville, GA. For additional information concerning the women’s history program, please contact Jessica Griffin or Gloria Thomas at 770-461-8841.