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Art From the Inside
GDC offenders donated incredible works of art
for Heartbound Ministries ‘Art from the Inside’
exhibit located in Atlanta at the Sloppy Floyd
Building.
Click the image to view Commissioner Ward
choosing his favorite works of art displayed at the
exhibit.
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GDC Facilities Celebrate Black History
Month Commemorating Influential
African Americans
In honor of Black History Month, many of the Georgia Department
of Corrections (GDC) facilities held programs to remember and
celebrate influential African Americans throughout history.
The observance of Black History month focuses on the
accomplishments of African Americans, and their positive role
in the history of the United States.
“Celebrating Black History Month allows our offenders the
opportunity to educate and encourage positive behavior
throughout the facility,” said Timothy C. Ward, Commissioner
of the Georgia Department of Corrections. “Black History
Month programs offer staff and offenders a time to reflect and
honor those who came before us..”
Many facilities held ceremonies throughout the month of February
honoring various aspects of African American history. Lee Arrendale
State Prison (SP) hosted a program that contained a variety of acts
which honored today’s impactful leaders such as Tyler Perry, Oprah,
and Beyoncé. Dooly SP presented a program called “Under Standing Black
History, Our Heroes, Our Achievements, Our Tomorrow,” by singing and
reciting poetry about famous African American heroes and athletes.
Walker SP honored modern-day and historic African Americans such as
Kobe Bryant, and Martin Luther King through tributes, songs and
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re-enactments which reminded offenders of the contributions
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that have been offered throughout the nation.