2018 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration
The 2018 Columbia Values Diversity Celebration was held Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 7 a.m.–8:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Each year, the Celebration brings people together from throughout our community to share breakfast and a special program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The theme for this year was “Forward in Unity: Embracing Our Beloved Community.” The program included performances representing the rich diversity of our community and live music at the breakfast, followed by the presentation of the 21st annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards. The keynote speaker was Kevin Powell, writer, humanitarian, and President of BK Nation.
EVENT SPONSORS
Signature Sponsors
City of Columbia Parks & Recreation
City of Columbia Public Works
City of Columbia Utilities
Shelter Insurance
Champions of Diversity
3M
Columbia College
Commerce Bank
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital
Holiday Inn Expo Center
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel, Boonville
KOMU and Mid-Missouri CW
McDonald’s Restaurants of Columbia
Missouri Employers Mutual
NewsTalk 1400 KFRU, 102.3 KBXR, and Q106.1
University of Missouri Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
University of Missouri Office of the Chancellor
University of Missouri System President’s Office
Veterans United Home Loans
Advocates of Diversity
Boone County Democratic Central Committee
Boone Electric Cooperative
Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia
Central Bank of Boone County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
First Christian Church
Human Rights Commission
Landmark Bank
Missouri Credit Union
Mizzou Athletics
MU Health Care
MU School of Medicine
Quaker Oats
Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business
Second Missionary Baptist Church
Friends of Diversity
Advanced Vision
Baha’i Faith of Columbia
Boone-Central Title Co.
Boone County Family Resources
Columbia Board of REALTORS
Columbia/Boone County Department of Public
Health & Human Services
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Columbia Housing Authority
Columbia Interpreting Services
Congregation Beth Shalom
Daniel Boone Regional Library
Family Health Center
First Chance for Children
Fun City Youth Academy
Harper, Evans, Wade & Netemeyer
Heart of Missouri United Way
Hindu Temple & Community Center (Shanthi Mandir)
Job Point
Mid-Missouri Legal Services Corp.
Nora Stewart Early Learning Center
RE/MAX Boone Realty
Salvation Army
University of Missouri Office of Graduate Studies
Woodcrest Chapel
Woodhaven
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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 14,692 people, 5,189 households, and 4,249 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,090.0 people per square mile (420.8/km²). There were 5,316 housing units at an average density of 394.4 per square mile (152.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.23% White, 4.89% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.
There were 5,189 households out of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $71,266 (estimated at $105,485 in 2008), and the median income for a family was $77,202. Males had a median income of $54,358 versus $34,081 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,082. About 2.1% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.
Recreation[edit]
Strawberry Patch Park, one mile running trail, playground, and children's fishing pond
Liberty Park, sports fields and playgrounds
Simmons Arboretum, wooded trail
Education[edit]
The City of Madison is served by the Madison County School District. The Student/TeacherRatio is 19:1.
Madison-Ridgeland Academy is a 4A private high school and member of the MAIS located in Madison. St. Joseph's Catholic School is a parochial school located in Madison that serves the Jackson Area.
In 2010, Tulane University opened a satellite campus of its School of Continuing Studies. The campus was housed in a renovated wing of the former Madison Station Elementary School (Madison Ridgeland High School) campus until it closed in 2017.[5] [6]Jackson State University has also opened a satellite campus in the city.[citation needed]
Transportation[edit]
There is one small airport in the city, Bruce Campbell Field.
Points of interest[edit]
Simmons Arboretum
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce South Central U.S. (est. 1997)
Chapel of the Cross in nearby Mannsdale is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Notable people[edit]
Eddie Briggs, lawyer and former Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi.
Liz Davis, professional recording artist.
Tate Ellington, actor.
Stephen Gostkowski, professional football player for the New England Patriots.
Parys Haralson, professional football player for the New Orleans Saints.
Micah Pellerin, professional football player for the Tennessee Titans.
John Henry Rogers, United States Congressman from Arkansas and a federal judge.
Chris Spencer, professional football player for the Tennessee Titans.
Ruston Webster, professional football Executive Atlanta Falcons.
Sister city[edit]
Sweden Sollefteå, Sweden
Madison officials first explored the possibility of creating a sister city relationship with Sollefteå, Sweden in 1995. Madison County economic development representatives had met with executives representing the Sollefteå-based forestry products company, Haglof, Inc. The latter were investigating opening a plant in Madison. They were interested to learn of local residents of Swedish descent; names such as Lindquist are common in the Greater Madison area.[citation needed]
Talks began, and a January 1997 video conference call between the two cities facilitated the meeting. Five months later, a delegation of over 30 members arrived in Madison to tour the city and to ratify the sister city relationship. During that visit, Haglöf, Inc. opened its new office and the Swedish company Mini Tube also announced plans to locate a facility in Madison.
A 34-member delegation from Madison flew to Sweden in May 1997 for a five-day tour of Sollefteå. They learned about the Swedish city's economic development efforts, cultural facilities, innovations in education, and ability to attract visitors and businesses to the area. The delegation toured industrial sites, such as Haglöf Inc.’s facilities, an energy plant, and a communications company. They also visited a forestry school and environmental center.
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce South Central U.S. was founded in 1997 as a result of this trade relationship. It serves Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee.
11-Outlaw 21-Freeborn Man
United States Coast Guard Week Concert by Chamber of Commerce and United Service Organization of North Carolina Featuring Outlaw 21 and Ansel Brown
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital - America's Best Emergency Care
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH earned the 2014 Women's Choice Award as an America's Best Hospital for Emergency Care. Learn more about this hospital women recommend by visiting: mhmh.org
The Bristol Half & Half Preview
This is a preview of the Bristol Half & Half - a half marathon in Bristol, VA/TN. This video is narrated by Natalie Whitlock and Kevon McCrary with a special appearance at the end by Hank Brown with WeRunEvents.
Come join the fight against cancer with the American Cancer Society by participating in the first annual Bristol Half & Half. Run in one city across two states for one great cause! The course will start at Virginia High (VA) and end at the Stone Castle at Tennessee High (TN). Run in 2 states for 1 great cause! Bristol, TN/VA - A Good Place to Run!
April 12-5pm-8pm early packet pick up & registration 620 State-Bristol
April 13-6am-7:30am packet pick up & registration Virginia High School
7:45am-Cancer Survivor Recognition
8am-Half Marathon & Half Marathon 2 person relay
11am-Post race celebration Stone Castle
Medals for all finishers
Electronic B tag timing & professional race mgmt by We Run Events
For more information, contact We Run Events (werunevents.com) or the American Cancer Society at 423.975.0635
Renasant Bank Ribbon Cutting
Renasant Bank Ribbon Cutting, Aug. 21, 2012, Maryville, Tenn.
Mayor Madeline Rogero - City of Knoxville
Mayor Madeline Rogero brings testimony on civil rights issues and developments in the City of Knoxville.
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The Tennessee Human Rights Commission held a Hearing in Knoxville on March 25, 2014 on the Status of Human Rights. Leaders from community organizations and advocacy groups brought testimony related to their own areas of expertise. These written and oral testimonies will be included in the forthcoming report, The State of Human Rights in Tennessee from the Commission. The final report will include information from those bringing testimony in addition to statistics, trends and information from the Commission's own work, safeguarding individuals from discrimination through enforcement and education.
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The mission of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission is to safeguard individuals from discrimination through enforcement and education.
The Commission is an independent state agency responsible for enforcing the Tennessee Human Rights Act and the Tennessee Disability Act which prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodation on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status (housing only) and age (40 and over in employment). The Commission is also responsible for coordinating the State of Tennessee's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin by State agencies receiving federal financial assistance.
Candidate Forum Candidates
Note: Due to a camera failure, video files were unavailable of the recorder of deeds race candidates. The Forum apologizes. Audio files have been included. Video is available after the audio segment.
Mark Blevins returns from suspension
Following his team's win over Heritage on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, Bearden High School boys basketball coach Mark Blevins discusses his suspension that lasted more than a month. (Video by Chris Thomas/News Sentinel)
Get a sneak peek at the brand new Kroger Marketplace in Midtown Portsmouth.
Get a sneak peek at the brand new Kroger Marketplace in Midtown Portsmouth.
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th most extensive and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Tennessee's capital and second largest city is Nashville, which has a population of 624,496. Memphis is the state's largest city, with a population of 655,155.
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