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for it cleanses my spirit. I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars. I will welcome happiness for its enlarges my heart; yet I will endure sadness for it opens my soul. I will acknowledge rewards for they are my due; yet I will welcome obstacles for they are my challenge. Always will I dig for reasons to applaud; never will I scratch for excuses to gossip. When I am tempted to criticize, I will bite my tongue; when I am moved to praise, I will shout from the roofs.

I will greet this day with love and I will succeed. See you in Detroit.

Ophelia Long
Conference Chairperson

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[[caption]] THE TOWN HALL ASSEMBLY held at the Tenth National Institute and Conference will long be remembered by the NBNA membership. Ms. Darlene Ruffin, member of the Atlanta Black Nurses Association and former NBNA Board member was moderator for the program. She did a beautiful job in creating a climate of welcome. To add to the atmosphere of excitement Ms. Minerva Williams and daughter sang a duet and Ms. Laurene Walker performed a creative dance. [[/caption]]

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[[caption]] The Honorable Andrew Young, Mayor of Atlanta, addressed the NBNA membership at the Annual Luncheon. [/[caption]]

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[[caption]] The highlight of the evening was a musical presentation entitled "Coming to the South in Music" which was sponsored by the Atlanta Black Nurses Association and produced by Ms. Ruffin. Several local choirs presented medleys of sacred music. The spirit was high and the audience was enthusiastic. When the minister recited one of Dr. Martin Luther King's speeches, the audience truly could relate to the message of struggle. This Town Hall Assembly was a real treat and was enjoyed by all. [[/caption]]

Alma W. Baker, Editor

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