words of fire logistics
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Words of Fire: Sex, Power and the Black Feminist
Call for Social Justice
Saturday, April 29, 2017 - Sunday, April 30, 2017
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Click HERE to Reserve your hotel room. Deadline is April 21, 2017
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Event Schedule
Saturday, April 29, 2017
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday, April 30, 2017
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Conference Location
Spelman College Campus
350 Spelman Ln
Atlanta, GA 30314
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The Gala Celebration: A Praise Song for Black Feminists Location:
Saturday, April 29, 2017
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Floyd Room, 20th Floor
The Floyd Building
210 Piedmont Avenue, 20th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Host Hotel:
A limited number of rooms have been reserved under "Words of Fire Conference"
265 Peachtree Center Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Marriott Reservations: 1 (800) 228-9290
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Click HERE to Reserve your hotel room. Deadline is April 21, 2017 , by 5:00pm
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Nearby Overflow hotels:
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255 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
PH: 404-659-2000
FAX: 404-221-6368
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133 Carnegie Way
Atlanta, GA 30303
PH: (404) 222-2416
FAX: (404) 222-2415
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165 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
PH: (404) 659-6500
Reservations:(866)-716-8134
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133 Carnegie Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 222-2416
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330 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 577-6970
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210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-1400
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Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown
161 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 589-1111
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DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Downtown
160 Spring St, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 688-8600
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How to Get to the Words of Fire Conference
BY AIR:
From Your Destination City, The nearest airport is Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.
The Airport is approx. 15 minutes driving, 12 miles from the conference site and hotels.
Additional Modes of Transportation and Approximate Costs
Typical Minimum Charge
Super Shuttle*
16.50 USD one way
Taxi
30.00 USD
Public Transportation (23 minutes) — MARTA
2.50 +
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Super Shuttle from the Airport to Hotels and Conference Facilities: Super Shuttle is available by by reservation at 1-800-Blue Van (258-3826) or www.supershuttle.com. Larger groups call 404-410-1290 or email atlsales@supershuttle.com.
BY CAR: Spelman College is located five minutes west of downtown Atlanta in the Atlanta University Center, just a short drive from I-20.
Below are directions from the major highways that run through Atlanta, and a visual map to guide you. You may go to MapQuest.com for door-to-door driving directions; however, once you reach Atlanta, follow the directions below, as the Mapquest route will deposit you at the pedestrian entrance to the College.
For your convenience, please enter the address 420 or 440 Westview Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30310.
From I-75/85 North and South
Take I-20 West and exit (#55B) at Lee Street. Turn right onto Lee Street and continue through the next traffic light (Westview Drive). You will see a large parking lot on the right-hand side. Turn right into the first driveway and you will approach the gates of Spelman College.
From I-20 West
Exit (#55A) at Lowery Blvd. Cross Lowery Blvd. and continue on Oak Street to the next traffic light. Turn left onto Lee Street and cross the bridge over I-20 and continue through the next two traffic lights. You will see a large parking lot on the right-hand side. Turn right into the first driveway and you will approach the gates of Spelman College.
From I-20 East
Exit (#55B) at Lee Street. Turn right onto Lee Street and continue through the next traffic light (Westview Drive). You will see a large parking lot on the right-hand side. Turn right into the first driveway and you will approach the gates of Spelman College.
From Downtown Atlanta
Take Peachtree Street south to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and turn right. Continue on M.L. King Jr. Drive to Northside and turn left. Continue on Northside through next three traffic lights (passing Burger King on the right). Turn right at the fourth traffic light (Greensferry Avenue). Continue on Greensferry through the stop sign. Turn left into the gate of Spelman College.
There are public safety booths located at both gates of the College. Upon your arrival, the public safety officer(s) will inform you of where to park and give other directions and instructions as needed.
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Where to Eat:
599 Whitehall St SW
0.3 miles from Spelman College
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609 Whitehall St SW
0.3 miles from Spelman College
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Soul Vegetarian
879 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
0.6 miles from Spelman College
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875 York Ave SW
0.6 miles from Spelman College
Childcare Options and Opportunities You Can Explore:
Sheltering Arms
385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313
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Peachtree Childtown
1580 Peachtree Street, N. W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-0061 | Company Website
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Briarcliff Day Care
Atlanta, GA
(404) 728-0675
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Loving Care Daycare Center
Atlanta, GA
(404) 799-3888
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More Affordable Options
To make this occasion accessible to as many as possible, we offer more affordable options and information concerning sharing rooms, housing, dining affordably. To find out more about these options, please contact Sevonna Brown at Black Women’s Blueprint, (347) 533-9102 or (347) 533-9103.
Meals
Except for a few exceptions, i.e. the April 29, 2016 evening Gala Celebration, you will be responsible for your meals. Atlanta is home to some of the best, most affordable and varied restaurants.
Weather
The month of April in Atlanta, Georgia is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 69°F to 76°F over the course of the month, exceeding 84°F or dropping below 56°F only one day in ten.. Please consult www.weather.com for more accurate information before your trip.
Attire
The attire for the events and workshops are casual to business casual. The attire for the gala reception on April 29, 2016 is cocktail. The attire for any related events is business casual or casual. Remember to bring appropriate clothing for possible rain and comfortable shoes for moving around campus.
Questions
For additional questions or information contact
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