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09/06/2013

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Sarasota News Leader September 6, 2013 Page 38 who will be encouraged to offer "meaningful sharing" by telling their stories. Gaines says the response from the community has been ecstatic. The fire code means only 99 people can attend the event, and every spot is booked. The library has created a waiting list for those interested in attending should someone bail, but there's no guarantee everyone who shows up will find a seat. Mason says she's happy to be part of the event. "I've been involved in the community for a long time and part of that involvement has included working on ways to eradicate racism," she points out. "The Civil Rights Movement, when you think about it, was about eradicating discrimination and so this is something that's near and dear to my heart." 50 Years and Then Some: The freedom song sing-along begins at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, with the full program following at 6. The event will be held at the North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. Call 861-1363 or email Arlen Bensen at abensen@scgov.net to reserve a spot on the waiting list. % (Clockwise from top left) The four girls killed in the bombing: Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Denise McNair. Photo courtesy Wikipedia "Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." — Joseph Campbell FREE SUBSCRIPTION Don't have your own subscription to The Sarasota News Leader? Subscribe for FREE and receive a weekly notification when the latest issue is available online.

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