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-Nelson Stevens- "We need to identify symbols in Afro American life, and use them in paintings. We need the older symbols such as BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL they are not out of style."
-Smith-We have to face the differences between folk culture and the elite culture.

BUSINESS

The January show by Ed Spriggs has been cancelled. Ed suggests contacting The Henry O. Tanner Gallery through Ted.

-Ron will organize a Afri Cobra slide library.

-Frankk Smith- Has arranged with Helen Haynes an Afri-Cobra exhibit with the Ohio Arts Council, Miami University, Central State and Arts Consortium in Cincinnati. The shows will be around April '79.

-Other exhibit possibilities are
-Walks of Peachtree Gallery-Atlanta
-University of Georgia in Athens through Jarrell
-Karamu House
-Southside Community Center
-Edsel Reid in Chicago

ATTENDANCE

Nelson Stevens
Jeff Donaldson
Frank Smith
Michael Harris
Talibah Fennell
Ron Anderson (Akili)
Michael and Rose Auld
Damballah Dolphus Smith
Aturo Lindsay
Barbara Hudson
Art Beatty
Adger Cowans
Dona L. Jones (secretary)