Legacy Night with Barbara Dobbins

Tue Sep 30 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Maury Hills Church | Columbia

Columbia Peace and Justice Initiative
Publisher/HostColumbia Peace and Justice Initiative
Legacy Night with Barbara Dobbins
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CPJI's 4th Annual Legacy Night honors educator Barbara Dobbins
About this Event

The Columbia Peace & Justice Initiative’s 4th Annual Legacy Night will honor the life and legacy of Barbara Dobbins—educator, trailblazer, and community leader—along with a panel discussion of present-day African American female principals in Maury County.

This evening will include light hors d'oeuvres, presentation of Legacy Award, panel discussion, and updates on CPJI’s current and future projects. These include completion of the Thurgood Marshall Roundabout and future projects related to Carver Smith High School and a partnership with Dr. Joe Cornelieus and Watershed Theatre. Additionally, CPJI plans to launch the Barbara Dobbins Scholarship - an annual scholarship for two local African-American students.

Tickets to this event are free, but corporate sponsorship oppportunities available:

  • Title – $15,000 (limited availability)
  • Platinum – $10,000
  • Gold – $5,000
  • Silver – $2,500
  • Bronze – $1,000

Not ready to sponsor at a listed level?

Individual contributions welcome and donations of any amount help us explore the past, redeem the present, and inspire the future.

For more information, visit or contact Russ Adcox at / 931-628-0736.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Maury Hills Church, 101 Unity Drive, Columbia, United States

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