The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) today announced plans for a Metro Valley Listening Tour forum Thursday, December 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Virginia State University’s Erickson Alumni Center in Institute. The event is free and open to the public. Local residents, community leaders and elected officials are invited to attend.
“The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is committed to advancing equality for all minorities across West Virginia, and it’s important to give individuals across the state the opportunity for their voices to be heard,” Dr. Carolyn Stuart, executive director of HHOMA, said. “Our listening tours offer safe places for residents and community leaders to engage in open discussion and voice their concerns about difficulties within their communities and offer insight on how to best and most effectively resolve these issues.”
Established by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin in March 2012, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is committed to advancing equality for all minorities across West Virginia and developing innovative ways to address issues affecting minorities through integrity, leadership and collaboration. For more information, visit www.minorityaffairs.wv.gov.
