Newswise — On Monday, September 21, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will announce a new partnership with Spelman College that will support President Obama’s March 11 Executive Order establishing a White House Council on Women and Girls, which provides a coordinated federal response to the challenges confronted by women and girls. Secretary LaHood will be joined by U.S. Representative John Lewis and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.

Secretary LaHood, Representative Lewis and Mayor Franklin will provide details and discuss opportunities provided under the new partnership. WHO: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood U.S. Representative John Lewis Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin

WHAT: Announces New Partnership With Spelman College .WHEN: 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2009

WHERE: Spelman CollegeThe Johnnetta B Cole Living Learning Center II Auditorium 350 Spelman Lane SWAtlanta, GA 30314

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