and author ernie suggs. ernie asked you all probably know covers race and culture for the atlanta journal-constitution . he s a graduate of north carolina central university and we thank the alumni association for their support. he was selected as a nieman fellow at harvard university nowserves on the fellowship board . don is a multi talented graphic artist and designer. he got his formal training at columbus college of art and design in columbus ohio and those of you who have already gotten a copy of the book the many lives of andrew young will see don s amazing work in the layouts there. i had the pleasure of working with don when he created an exhibit at the kings center. it was an exhibit about president carter and martin luther king, both atlanta nobel peace prize were winners. then most importantly, ambassador andrew young. there has been a lot said about ambassador young over the past week and you will hear a lot more tonight. i just want to relay one personal story