Night of 1,000 dinners to benefit local food programs

Sullivan's Salvos

By Rod Sullivan
Posted 3/3/21

I wrote last week about the African Americans who have served in elected office in Johnson County. I mentioned that there was no central database, so there was a chance we were missing …

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Night of 1,000 dinners to benefit local food programs

Sullivan's Salvos

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I wrote last week about the African Americans who have served in elected office in Johnson County. I mentioned that there was no central database, so there was a chance we were missing someone.

Well, guess what? I missed someone! I had written that Orville Townsend was the first African American to serve on the ICCSD Board. As a matter of fact, that honor goes to Dr. Classie Hoyle, who was elected to the ICCSD Board in 1980.

It appears Dr. Hoyle only served a couple years, choosing not to seek reelection when the ICCSD Board changed the way they do elections. So, she was off the Board just as I was getting to town. But I deeply regret the error.

For those that do not know, Dr. Classie Hoyle ran the UI Office of Affirmative Action in the 70s and 80s, and still has many admirers in the community. I see that she just decided to step down (at age 77) from the Annapolis, MD City Council, where she has served for 12 years.

 

Night of 1,000 Dinners

The Johnson County UNA invites you to Night of 1,000 Dinners 2021, a virtual community celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m.

We will honor organizations founded by, led by, and/or serving women: The Domestic Violence Interventional Program, Houses into Homes and Sankofa Outreach Connection.

The program will feature performances by the Oakdale Community Choir; International Academy of Russian Music, Art, and Culture; the UI International Writing Program and a dance performance by Iowa Andhi.

Proceeds will benefit the UN World Food Programme, CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, Coralville Community Food Pantry, and North Liberty Community Pantry.

Tickets: $25 per household for community members; $10 for students or those hard hit by the pandemic. Order online at Eventbrite.com (enter “Night of 1,000 Dinners” in search box at upper left corner of screen) OR mail a check payable to JCUNA to JCUNA at 308 E. Burlington St. #245, Iowa City, IA 52240. Can’t attend? Donations gratefully accepted!

Ticket purchasers and donors will receive a link for the event and be entered into a drawing for $50 gift cards purchased from local ethnic restaurants. See you there!

Rod Sullivan has served on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors since 2004.