MEDIA ALERT 01-25-06 Media Contact: Kirk Thompson
214-360-0833
kthompson@halfpricebooks.com


Reverend Peter Johnson Appearing at Half Price Books
During African American History Month
Rev. Johnson to discuss the Civil Rights Movement and take questions during free event


What As a part of its African American History Month celebration, Half Price Books will host the Rev. Peter Johnson who will be discussing his personal involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and its relevance to the past, present and future of African Americans. Rev. Johnson, a Dallas resident since the 1960's, will speak, host a question and answer session and be on-hand to talk to the public during this free event. All are encouraged to attend.

When Saturday, February 11, 2006
11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Where Half Price Books Community Room
5803 E. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, TX 75231

*Media Note Half Price Books will also host the Ayuba Kamau Kings and Queens drumming group on February 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details to come.


About the Rev. Peter Johnson
Rev. Peter Johnson of Dallas, Texas, has a long, storied history in the modern Civil Rights Movement. Mr. Johnson was a student organizer with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) under CORE Founder Jim Farmer. While a student at Southern University in Louisiana he organized numerous sit-ins and non-violent protests and was instrumental in voter registration rallies in the State of Louisiana.

Rev. Johnson was recruited to join the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) as a National Student Organizer and Strategist in the Southern States. He was a confidante of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and was present at all of the history-changing events of the 60s and 70s including the Poor People's Campaign and the March on Washington.

Rev. Johnson is still involved in the Human Rights movement and is known for his continued work against hand guns, 'Get Out To Vote', public housing and medical rights among disenfranchised Americans. Mr. Johnson has received local, state and national recognition for his work. Mr. Johnson is currently working on a book titled "Outside Agitator" set for release in 2007. He and his wife Delores live in Dallas.


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