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On August 25 in Decatur, Georgia, more than 1,200 people gathered in dining rooms, community centers, restaurants, and churches, 120 locations in all, to share a meal and talk about race. Ariel Fristoe 98C was one of three masterminds of the event, known as Decatur Dinners. She shared the experience with EmoryWire.
On the menu: Social justice, with a side of theater
First 9/11 Scholarship recipient discovers the power of community
Alec Russin 22C was only a toddler when he lost his father in the Sept. 11 attacks. Now he's the first recipient of a special Emory scholarship created to help the children of alumni who felt the impact most.
Elizabeth Cobb Durel celebrates the beginning of the school year and shares stories about alumni entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and new students.
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The Dinner Table: Atlanta Reconciling with Its Past
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, EmoryWire invited a group of Atlanta and Emory leaders to share dinner, stories, and vision. Join us.
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