A&T Seeks Nominations for Human Rights Metal

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Nettie C. Rowland
(336) 256-0863
August 7, 2003

A&T Seeks Nominations for Human Rights Medal

Greensboro, N.C. - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is currently seeking nominations for its Human Rights
Medal. The Human Rights Medal is awarded annually to recognize an individual who has endeavored to
correct social injustice and has significantly contributed to the
betterment of the world.

The award was established by A&T Chancellor James C. Renick to honor individuals whose courageous actions
are a reflection of the extraordinary
action against social injustices that
was demonstrated by Dr. Jibreel
Khazan (Ezell Blair Jr.), Dr. Franklin McCain Sr., Dr. Joseph Alfred McNeil and the late Dr. David Richmond Jr.

Any outstanding individual who has
had a positive impact on humanity is eligible to receive this award for one
or more of the following reasons:

 Correcting social injustice

 Heroism

 Promotion of fellowship

 Technological discovery

 Academic contributions

 Diplomatic achievements

 Human welfare

 Social reform

 Significant community contributions

Candidates for this award may be
locally, nationally or internationally recognized. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.

Forward all entries and/or questions to:

Committee for Awards, Honorary Degrees and Founders/ Honors Day

C/O Office of the Chancellor
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 334-7940
(Forms are available at www.ncat.edu)

The winner will be notified in December
and will be invited to accept the award
at the Sit-in Breakfast marking the 44th
anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-In Movement. The event is Friday, Jan.30, 2004. The recipient must be able to
accept the award in person at the award ceremony on A&T campus. A condition
of the award is that the honoree gives a lecture following the Sit-In Breakfast at
her the mutually agreed upon campus
event.