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If Donald Trump thought that by appearing at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention would be his ticket to securing a big turnout among Black voters, he is sadly mistaken. Why Trump thinks that he is a "hit" with Black voters defies wisdom, notwithstanding the support from Tim Scott who says that he "loves" Trump, along with other Black conservatives who have jumped on the MAGA wagon, Trump is like "Casey at the bat". And we know what happened to "Mighty" Casey. Google that poem. While at the NABJ convention, Trump showed...
My sister Bonnie called me Sunday, August 14, 2022, distraught about the senseless killing of one of their beloved 'church babies' who everybody loved.you may have already seen on ABC, NBC, and other media outlets, national model, 24-year-old Greg Shead, came home from California Saturday, August 13, 2022, to Baytown, TX to visit his dad and his grandparents, Jesse and Barbara Shead, who raised him. He was excited about bringing his girlfriend to meet them. Later that same night, the couple...
It had a fairy tale kind of feeling, and Earline Knox was in a fog all night fighting back the tears. A surprise party was thrown for her, GSU alum Friday, February 25, 2022, to celebrate her tireless humanitarian work and support to mankind in general. The event was hosted in the home of Mr. Cleo and award-winning internist Dr. Alyce Adams who graciously entertained an intimate group of 26 local and out-of-town well-wishers. Partygoers included international artist Don Cincone, KNOE newscaster...
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Mrs. Catherine Bryant symbolically walked "the walk of longevity" celebrating 100 years with family and friends marshalling her on through applause and warm shout-outs. As she walked the imaginary red carpet from the entrance to the rear of Dr. Alyce Adams' office where a surprise birthday party awaited, she was filmed by Jesse Davis of Fox 14, NBC 10. His interview with her was quite heartwarming to all as he did a genuflect on one knee showing honor, reverence,...
The Louisiana Delta Community College "Veterans Upward Bound Program" (VUB) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to motivate and assist qualified military veterans with the development of academic skills and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of post-secondary education. All services are FREE to eligible veterans. Undeterred by challenges of Covid-19, Director of the program, Dr. Gloria George, shares her vision with such infectious compassion,...
While Coalition of Love (COL) members continue to encourage telephone and viral book signings for Art "Silver Fox" Edwards' coveted book "From Sword to Pen" we endeavor to place them in as many public places as possible across the nation to accommodate easy access to those suffering from PTSD whether veterans or any mutation thereof. Presently we are placing books in libraries throughout Louisiana....
Coalition of Love (COL) members continue to encourage telephone and viral book signings for Art "Silver Fox" Edwards' coveted book, "From Sword to Pen". The organization endeavors to place them in as many public places as possible across the nation to accommodate easy access to those suffering from PTSD whether veterans or any mutation thereof....
Two pillars of the civil rights movement have joined fellow Comrades in heaven. Charlie White, the last founding "Deacon for Defense" member died on Feb. 4, 2021 in Northeast Louisiana Hospital. His contributions ranked like those of former Representative John Lewis; he just didn't get the publicity. Bertha Bradford-Robinson, retired director of federal programs of Jackson Parish died Feb 6, 2021 in Glenwood Medical Hospital, West Monroe. They were both beloved residents of Jonesboro LA.To...
People keep dying because people don't wear masks and it puts everybody at risk. I used to believe that people who do not wear masks just didn't give a damn about others. But through many, many conversations and observations, I have discovered that many people really think that the masked person is protected. Unfortunately, many don't really understand the meaning of AIRBORNE nor the ramifications thereof. When a person with no mask talks, the vapors from their mouth travels on to the person with the mask on. The person with the mask is always...
Coalition of Love Members held a book signing for city legend Arthur "Silver Fox" Edwards on Friday, December 4, 2020. Hosted by President/Coordinator Earline Knox, calls were made to members encouraging purchase of Edward's compelling book, "From Sword to Pen." To members who dropped by to pick up their book were vice president/treasurer Attorney George Britton and singer/songwriter Shereka Shabang who had just returned from Atlanta, Georgia recording a video shoot of her new song, "Runit". On...
Rev. Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick, Co-Founder and Leader of "Deacons for Defense" Folksinger · Activist: Civil and Human Rights, C.O.R.E., NAACP, Southern Christian Leadership Conference · Associate of Martin Luther King, Jr. · Catalyst for famed Jackson High School protest in Jonesboro, LA that set precedence for a governor to intervene in negotiating a settlement in a civil rights protest in the deep south, thereby marking a turning-point in Southern history. Kirkpatrick, a renaissance man,...
Mayor Leslie Thompson of Jonesboro LA, paid special tribute to and declared August 6, 2020 to be Deacon for Defense founder and leader Rev. Frederick Douglas Kirkpatrick and granddaughter Funyanna Kirkpatrick Saulsberry Day, stating "WHEREAS, it is well documented that goals of the civil rights movement were achieved through Dr. Martin Luther King's non-violent advocation and the Deacons for Defense armed resistance participation, we pay special tribute to the Kirkpatrick family's late wife,...
“Deacons for Defense and the Civil Rights ‘Removement’” surely and hopefully inspired thought-provoking conversation. After all, inside the climate of continuous assaults against black lives, the attempts and successes toward revoking the freedoms of African Americans are immeasurable and unrelenting. Plus, he had a loving personality, a listening ear, and a winning smile. So, when we heard a rumor that he was going to be fired, we filed into the hallway in loud protest. That incident became a catalyst for all our grievances. With assista...
In this article I will highlight the legal might of the late Attorney James Sharp. "In 1964 a small group of African-American men in Jonesboro LA, defied the non-violence policy of the mainstream civil Rights movement and formed an armed self-defense organization to protect movement workers from vigilantes and police violence. Author, Lance Hill, offered the first detailed history of the Deacons for Defense and Justice, who grew to several hundred members and 21 chapters in the Deep South and le...
Thank God we have Mayor Mayo in place during this crisis, always demonstrating that he is not just a straight-up politician but a public servant politician. Having been in the politics of Jonesboro per Mayor Leslie Thompson for the last 14 years, I understand intimately the demands of coordinating all the moving parts of a city, and he has only five thousand personalities to contend with. In spite of the naysayers whose unrelenting vulgar spirits are always hovering to dismantle or checkmate you...
Bill Cobbs has been on the battlefield eradicating ignorance, exposing injustice and sharing the magnificent and incomparable experiences -pain and triumph of African American People through the arts. A must-see play. His extensive acting career includes Green Leaf, I’ll Fly Away, The Body Guard, New Jack City, The Sopranos, The Slap (Maxwell Story), RAKE, Demolition Man, Designing Women, Six Feet Under, Yes’ Dear, JAG, Star Trek-Enterprise, Michael Richards Show, October Road, The Drew Carey Show, and One Tree Hill. Director Bill Cobbs proudly...
If you don’t reflect, you can’t respect Part I- The imprints of African Americans are found in the histories throughout the world. In the film “Black History Parts I, II, and III” authentic incidents have been recreated as well as official war departments films, news reels, U.N. sources and captured enemy material. It begins with the title “The War Department presents the Negro Soldier.” The film is very informative and instills a great deal of pride. All who see it will be so impressed that many inspiring conversations will scream forth from...
by Earline Knox These are torch bearers on behalf of Viet Nam and all world wars. Both men proudly wear their American Legion caps (F.D. Thompson Post 521) where Edwards is chaplain and McHenry is adjutant. Frederick McHenry – Combat Vet Viet Nam Era in Southeast Asia Purple Heart recipient (severely injured and could have died) Art "Silver Fox" Edwards Combat Vet – Viet Nam Era in Southeast Asia- Author of coffee table best seller, "From Sword to Pen", a unique poetic approach to exp...
In the film The Great Debaters, you will learn how to use debate in your own household, you will find several scenarios that address all human relationships including conflict resolution, some that are not initially understood by the child, James Farmer, Jr., especially when his father accidentally killed the white man’s pig although the white man began pulling a gun on his father if he wouldn’t pay an exorbitant price then and there. The following is an Q. & A. highlight format which is simply an appetizer of what you will learn from the film....
Mandates and policies legislated for the education of our children have never facilitated enough lessons in history that instill pride. Our people need to identify with more people and situations that demonstrate pride so that we can change more conversations about defeat. Instead of focusing solely on the roadblocks, see and command the opportunities. Suicide is on the rise with black children. Their feelings of hopelessness and disillusionment are their main lethal weapons. Let us help them create a new protocol. Clearly, we need a mindset...
As we witness God's wrath the last two Sundays back to back, tell me, did any of the challenges we had with others really matter? No! We were too busy praying and hoping our lives and possessions were spared. When faced with disaster, we say, God is trying to tell us something, but do we really get the message. If we do we have a responsibility to demonstrate our new clarity of vision and hearing through actions found in love, more specifically through thanksgiving, forgiveness, and sometimes apology. First, we must command our ego to stand dow...
22 Wossman graduate, retired Chief Master Sergeant, Steven Higgins with mom truly understands the importance of embracing family legacy. Son and brother Stacy Tyson died under suspicious circumstances March 2, 1999. And every year since then (21 years), no matter where Steven has been in the world, he has returned home to support mom Johnnie Thomas in their private celebration of Stacy's life and home-going. To God be the glory for sweet memories and spirit that lives on....
Jonesboro Mayor Leslie Thompson is still fighting the same issues for which he went to prison in 2013. He was found guilty of three counts of malfeasance in office by an all-white jury in Jonesboro, LA and the judge sentenced him to 11 years of hard labor plus five years of probation totaling a 16-year sentence. After serving two and a half years in prison, attorney Louis Scott was granted a hearing before the supreme court of Louisiana who overturned two counts for insufficient evidence and...
