The Civil Rights Tale “Sassy Sonja: Bravo Atlanta” by Sarah Sewell Wolters Was Displayed at the 2023 Hong Kong Book Fair
Sonja Kent leaves home to start a new life and then finds herself fighting for the black people in the Civil Rights movement.
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A compelling work of historical fiction set in the changing South Charles Asher, Amazon Customer
Sassy Sonja: Bravo Atlanta by Sarah Sewell Wolters was exhibited by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Hong Kong Book Fair. The book fair was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, last July 19-25, 2023.
ReadersMagnet is committed to helping self-published authors gain a wider exposure for their works, expand their readership, and build connections with fellow authors and other pillars of the publishing industry in major national and international book events.
Sassy Sonja follows Sonja Kent after she leaves home in Jacksonville to start a new life in Atlanta after the death of her abusive ex-husband. Drawing strength from her Aunt Grace and friend Sandy, Sonja tries to put the past behind her.
Her newfound freedom leads to her meeting Marion Avon, the young, up-and-coming man from a wealthy and influential Atlanta family. Marion asks her to marry him. Their wedding is glorious, but Sonjas bitter parents refuse to attend. Given her humble roots, it takes time for Sonja to adjust to her new role as a young Atlanta socialite.
Set in the 1960s, Sassy Sonja tackles the end of racial segregation in the South and when a new day of racial equality was dawning. Like many in the South, fear of the violence erupting from the social change took over the protagonist. She finds courage and confidence in dealing with the conflict.
Follow Sonjas journey in Sassy Sonja: Bravo Atlanta by Sarah Sewell Wolters. Get a copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ReadersMagnet Bookstore.
Sassy Sonja: Bravo Atlanta
Author| Sarah Sewell Wolters
Published Date| June 2023
Publisher| ReadersMagnet, LLC
Genre| Fiction
Authors Biography
Sarah Sewell Wolters wrote her first book Sassy Sonja: Behind the Closed Door of Marital Rape in 2014. Born in Atlanta in 1939, she has seen the changes that have reshaped the South and wanted to record them for her grandchildren.
Civil Service College organises first seminar of series on “Holistic View of National Security” (with photos)
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Civil Engineering and Development Department to hold Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands exhibitions
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The exhibitions will be held in the following venues:
The public engagement of the KYCAI has commenced. Members of the public are welcome to express their opinions on the preliminary proposals of the KYCAI. To facilitate coordination, we hope that opinions can be submitted on or before March 31 via the relevant study website (www.centralwaters.hk/en/), email (info@centralwaters.hk), post (Tung Chung Community Liaison Centre, 13 Tung Chung Waterfront Road, Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong) or by fax (2779 8428). The public engagement activities of the KYCAI project will continue. As the study proceeds and further develops, there will be public engagement at different stages (including during the period of various statutory procedures). Relevant information on public engagement activities has been uploaded to the study website (www.centralwaters.hk/en/public-engagement-activities/) and will be updated from time to time.
Civil Aid Service holds “Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of HKSAR and CAS 70th Anniversary Parade” (with photos)
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Civil Service College holds 11th talk of series on country’s foreign affairs (with photos)
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Hong Kong – Civil Service College organises first seminar of series on “Holistic View of National Security” (with photos)
The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau has launched the “Holistic View of National Security” seminar series, providing a comprehensive and multi-perspective analysis of the development of the holistic view of national security, its main content, the challenges of safeguarding national security, and its significance to the country’s development. The first seminar of the series, on the topic of “The Overview of the Development of Holistic View of National Security”, was delivered by the Director of the Office of the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security and Research Professor of China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Mr Chen Xiangyang, at the Central Government Offices today (August 2).
Addressing the seminar, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said that the civil service is an integral part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) governance system, and civil servants must deepen their understanding of the necessity and importance of safeguarding national security in the complex international environment. They should be proactive in discharging their duties of safeguarding national security and act in full accord with the HKSAR Government in promoting the work of safeguarding national security.
The seminar series consists of seven talks, covering topics such as the relationship between national security and the rise and fall of great nations; global economic change; and the opportunities and challenges of technological development for safeguarding national security. The seminars are delivered by experts from the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security and the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.
Around 200 officers, including middle and senior-level civil servants and politically appointed officials, attended the seminar today.Hong Kong – Civil Engineering and Development Department to hold Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands exhibitions
The Civil Engineering and Development Department will hold exhibitions on the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands (KYCAI) starting from February 9 on the preliminary proposals for four aspects including reclamation extent, broad land use, strategic transport infrastructure and possible financing options to strengthen public understanding on the preliminary proposals of the KYCAI and collect public opinions.
Date
Venue
February 9 to March 31
City Gallery, Central
February 9 to March 31
Tung Chung Community Liaison Centre
February 10 to 16
Central Market
February 10 to 16
Fu Tung Plaza, Tung Chung
February 24 to March 2
+WOO, Tin Shui Wai
March 3 to 9
Tuen Mun Parklane Square
March 17 to 23
The Mills, Tsuen Wan
Hong Kong – Civil Aid Service holds “Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of HKSAR and CAS 70th Anniversary Parade” (with photos)
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the “Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of HKSAR and CAS 70th Anniversary Parade” today (November 27) at the Hong Kong Police College. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, officiated at the ceremony and acted as the reviewing officer for the Parade. Other guests included Legislative Council members, representatives from government bureaux, departments and organisations, as well as approximately 800 serving and retired CAS officers and members.
The Parade featured an impressive line-up of squads from CAS Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories Regions, as well as the CAS Tactical Force, Support Force, Training and Development Force and Cadet Corps, which were backed up by its Administration Force.
In order to demonstrate national identity and patriotic sentiment for the motherland, the CAS has fully adopted from today the Chinese-style foot drill that requires exacting standards, and demonstrated the drill’s protocols for the first time in the Parade. The parade members performed synchronised movements in uniformity with sonorous and vigorous steps, which fully displayed the CAS team spirit. The full adoption of the Chinese-style foot drill has represented an important milestone for the CAS, embodying the essence of keeping abreast of new developments in contemporary times.
As an auxiliary force under the Security Bureau, the CAS has been honouring the pledge of “Provide Emergency Relief, Serve the Community”, and has been rendering immediate assistance during emergencies to protect Hong Kong citizens. Taking COVID-19 as an example, the CAS has remained steadfast on the front line of the anti-epidemic operations by rapidly assisting in setting up a number of community isolation facilities and managing quarantine hotels. In addition, the CAS is committed to discharging duties related to typhoon rescues, fighting hill fires and searching for missing persons in mountaineering accidents.
Looking forward to the future, the CAS will step up efforts to nurture more talents committed to serving the community, and will continue to safeguard the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong – Civil Service College holds 11th talk of series on country’s foreign affairs (with photos)
The Civil Service College held the 11th talk of the series on the country’s foreign affairs jointly with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (OCMFA) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (November 25). As the finale of this series, the talk, on the topic of “Global Climate Governance and International Co-operation on Climate Change”, was delivered via video-conferencing by Special Representative for Climate Change Negotiations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Qi Dahai. Over 130 civil servants in the directorate and senior ranks took part in the talk through online access.
Addressing the talk, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said that combating climate change is an important issue across the globe. The country actively engages in the global governance on climate change, implements a series of strategies, measures and actions, and makes important pledges on addressing climate change.
The HKSAR Government actively supports the green development strategy of the country and shoulders the responsibility of promoting decarbonisation. Hong Kong will continue to serve the country’s needs with Hong Kong’s strengths, and contribute to green development of the motherland and the world. There is a need for civil servants to acquire a deeper understanding of the global governance of climate change and decarbonisation so as to act in better concert with the country’s overall strategy in handling the relevant areas of work.
A thematic briefing session on “International Landscape and China’s Foreign Relations in 2021”, delivered by the Commissioner, Mr Liu Guangyuan, in December 2021, opened the series of talks on the country’s foreign affairs. Since then, monthly talks on different topics delivered by relevant officials of the MFA have been held with a total attendance of 3 200 by civil servants in the directorate and senior ranks.
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