Church Women United of Atlanta, Inc. will present the Human Rights Celebration Program
on Friday, September 27, at 7 pm on ZOOM.

Church Women United remember that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and
rights.” (excerpt from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, written by the UN in 1948).
This has been the message of Church Women United since 1943 and will continue to be one of
the pillars that supports and drives the movement.

Individuals being honored on September 27 for their work and service in Atlanta communities
are:

Dr. Fayron Epps – associate professor at Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of
Nursing and founder of Alter, the only nurse-led dementia-friendly congregation program that
collaborates with African American faith communities, equipping them with the necessary tools
and resources to support families facing dementia.

Mr. Johnny “Ray” James – Head of School at the Boyce L. Ansley School in Atlanta, a tuition-
free privately funded school for children experiencing homelessness. Mr. James helps to fulfill

the mission to break the cycle of generational poverty through collaborative family support and
a complete academic program that empowers children and families to thrive beyond their
circumstances.
Rev. Angela Harrington Rice – Executive Director of Interfaith Community Initiatives, an
organization that creates experiential programs to bring diverse people t ogether to develop
friendships and work together. Angela plans and provides guidance and leadership for World
Pilgrims and Immersions programs where she has led pilgrimages and traveled the world with
Jews, Christians, Muslims and other persons of faith.