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"A People Without A Voice Cannot Be Heard" 40mnniversarv AUGUST 3, 2006 THE ATLANTA VOICE -Ate 5 VuICE 1966 1 2006 FROM THE PUBLISHER' DESK who have supported lis for our 40th anniversary. To our loyal readers and advertisers, as well as those voices, represented in mis issue of the paper, whom we've covered when others wouldn't, I say thank you. We truly cherish your support and honor your service. I know we are a link in a chain of those chosen to protect the public trust Please know we take our duty seriously and accept as my father did, the honor and privilege to speak on your behalf We look back on the last 40 years with reverence and appreciation. We look forward to the next 40 years with respect and eager anticipation.

of our neighborhoods, schools, churches, hospitals, businesses, political institutions and yes, even around the world They would not be quiet when shouting was necessary; nor would they be silent when agitation was required. Theirs is a rich legacy and so is ours. The Atlanta Voice has now ably served our community for 40 years without fear or favor. My family and I are proud to have been the voice for those who simply needed our platform to plead their cause and bring light to their situation. As a second generation publisher, I am pleased to continue that tradition.

It is necessary in these days and times that we insure mat our voices are heard and magni fied like never before. Our collective voice must be heard, if we are to survive in an ever increasingly dangerous world. It is no longer true to say, "What you don't know can't hurt you." In such a complex world as we live in, what you don't know can kill you. Today, the Atlanta Voice can be read in print, online at www.theat-Iantavoice.com and soon we'll be heard on air. Our future includes connecting with newspapers across the country and across the oceans.

We are dedicated to making sure that there will always be a voice for those who need one. It is our legacy. It is our birthright It is my promise to you. I want to thank everyone for their continued support, particularly those On the 40th Anniversary of the Atlanta Voice, I can think of no better tribute to the life and work of our founder, my father, J. Lowell Ware, than to celebrate 40 Distinct Voices.

Today we honor those who have helped shape Atlanta's destiny. Our legacy is their legacy. "A People Without A Voice Cannot Be Heard." Wef are indeed privileged to honor voices from all walks of Atlanta life. Some have shouted, whi others have persuaded. Some have preached, while others have demanded.

Some have refused to be quiet at the risk of bodily harm, while others, among honorees, have let men-voices be heard in the name of truth and justice. All have carved a place in Atlanta's history, as voices dedicated and committed to improving the quality of life for African Americans and native Atlantans alike. Their voices have been heard throughout all Sincerely, JanisLWare Publisher, The Atlanta Voice ATLANTA VOC 1 Covering Fulton, Dekofc, Clayton and Cobb Counties Reacting 40,000 readers weekly Hin Circulation verified by Circulation Audited Services tomographic profiles provided by The Media Audit I I lit TlWrT AWT A ti a i a m. 1 VOICE 1 rr si 633 Fryer SnalSW Mania. GA 303r2 uu 3.