A “Teachable Moment ?” The “Burn … Edna…” Incident ANOTHER CALL FOR ACTION
Here it is, three years later, and I am once again compelled to speak out. In August 2012, I was appalled about a billboard posted by a local Savannah businessman which I thought was insulting, disrespectful, disdaining and denigrating to the President of the United States, President Barack Obama, the leader of our country and its highest elected official. Now … Continue reading “A “Teachable Moment ?” The “Burn … Edna…” Incident ANOTHER CALL FOR ACTION”
We Must Vote to Re-Elect Mayor Jackson And The City Council
On November 3, 2015, we have the opportunity to reelect Mayor Edna Jackson, the first African American female to serve as Mayor of Savannah. Also, we can reelect most of the other members of the City Council. Since Alderman Tom Bordeaux is the only member of Council who is not seeking re-election, we hope that the voters in Savannah will … Continue reading “We Must Vote to Re-Elect Mayor Jackson And The City Council”
Faith Community Leaders Question Handling of “Burn” Video
A group of about 20 leaders of the Savannah Faith Community met at First Bryan Baptist Church to discuss the handling of a video by Savannah Arts Academy Students, who were also volunteers in the election campaign of Eddie DeLoach. DeLoach is seeking to replace Mayor Edna Jackson, Savannah’s First Female African American Mayor. The disturbing video was being circulated … Continue reading “Faith Community Leaders Question Handling of “Burn” Video”
35th Annual N.A.A.C.P. Freedom Fund To Be Held Nov. 7th
The 35th Annual N.A.A.C.P. Freedom Fund Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015, with a beginning a reception at 6:00 pm reception and dinner at 7:00 pm. This annual affair will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel with the theme of “The Walk Continues:”Stoney The Road We Trod”. This year’s honorees are Mrs. Margaret V. J. Williams … Continue reading “35th Annual N.A.A.C.P. Freedom Fund To Be Held Nov. 7th”
Passport to Excellence Interviews Dawn Baker
Any Savannahian with a television set will recognize Dawn Baker as the bubbly lady who delivers two newscasts each weekday on WTOC TV. She has been at the station for the past 26 years, so there are some who may not even remember a time when Baker wasn’t a fixture in local news. But what they may not know is … Continue reading “Passport to Excellence Interviews Dawn Baker”
Savannah Community Celebrates the Life of Essie Stewart Johnson
Essie Mae Stewart Johnson was born January 9, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia to Deacon Frank and Mrs. Marion Stewart. The third of four children, she received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Tremont Temple Baptist Church under the tutelage of Reverend J.M. Benton. Essie exhibited a zeal for learning and a zest for life that resonated with … Continue reading “Savannah Community Celebrates the Life of Essie Stewart Johnson”
Mance Elected Port City Bar Association President
To the Editor: On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to congratulate Chadrick A. Mance of the Mance Law Group in Savannah on his recent election to serve as the 2015-16 president of the Port City Bar Association, Savannah’s oldest association of African American Lawyers. A native of Toccoa, Mr. Mance is also a member of … Continue reading “Mance Elected Port City Bar Association President”
Savannah State University 125th Anniversary Gala
Savannah State University’s (SSU) 125 Anniversary Gala will be held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 14, at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Governor Nathan Deal will be the speaker for the gala, which is the hallmark event of the university’s quasquicentennial celebration. Net proceeds from the university’s premier fundraiser, silent auction and acclaimed community event will support student … Continue reading “Savannah State University 125th Anniversary Gala”
Hospice Savannah Receives a 10.5K Donation
The 2015 Hospice Savannah Golf Tournament, presented by USI Insurance Services, raised $10,500 to benefit the Hospice Savannah’s Daily Impact Fund. Vice President and Senior Client Executive at USI, Daniel R. Sims, Jr., who served as the event chairman, presented the check to the Hospice Savannah Board during their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 22. “We are so proud to … Continue reading “Hospice Savannah Receives a 10.5K Donation”
Savannah Asian Cultural Festival calls for Talents and More
The Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, which will take place April 15-16, 2016 at Armstrong State University, is currently seeking live performers, Cultural Marketplace vendors and event volunteers. There is no cost for performers to participate. All vendors must be consistent with the theme of the festival. The cost for vendors is $85 per booth. The festival’s Cultural Marketplace will offer … Continue reading “Savannah Asian Cultural Festival calls for Talents and More”