Simple Solutions Save Lives, Law Enforcement And Policing The USA Dr. Charles L. Singleton

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Simple Solutions Save Lives, Law Enforcement And Policing The USA

By HBCU ECSU Op-Ed Author Dr. Charles L. Singleton

"Be good to people, " Ernest S. Moultrie cuts into a special cake sporting a picture of the street sign  that will indicate that the intersection at Highway 78 and Deming Way is now known as the Ernest Samuel  Moultrie Intersection, Summerville Journal Scene, Monica Kreber, July 21, 2015, Updated February 19,  2020

Simple Solutions Save Lives, Law Enforcement And Policing The USA By HBCU ECSU Op-Ed Author Dr. Charles L.  Singleton

Yes, outstanding Law Enforcement and Policing local communities throughout these United States of America are achievable, based on the years of active patrol duty and service retirement of 3 brave Alston High School graduates from Summerville, South Carolina. Since the late 1960s, Summerville, SC, Dorchester County: African American Tillman U. Millhouse, Jr., a South Carolina "State Trooper," who  was recommended to serve in law enforcement by Summerville, SC Mayor Allen B. Luke in 1968, was appointed as the first Black Trooper in Lower South Carolina (1970-1992).

Also, during this time, T. U. Millhouse, Jr. was a Federal Agent and Special Deputy U. S. Marshal (1968-1992). Therefore, it was  written. "Whereas, dedicating his life to protecting the people of his community and influential leaders  worldwide, Lance Corporal Millhouse boasts a career in law enforcement for over forty years, and has  protected some of the world’s most beloved people including Pope John Paul II, John Lewis, Rosa Parks, Presidents and Ambassadors." --- South Carolina General Assembly 116th Session, 2005-2006: Bill  1144.

Regrettably, Tillman suffered a leg injury while serving in the line of duty in 1991 that ended his time as a SC State Trooper. Our native son, Lance Corporal Tillman Millhouse, Jr., former South  Carolina Highway Patrolman today is a 2019 - to-present Community Emergency Response Member for  both Dorchester and Berkeley Counties, SC: WOW collectively, 24 and 16 plus years of active civil  service!

Online Marketplace for Black-Owned Businesses

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WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES

Nationwide -- As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, businesswoman Denise Harris has launched a new platform called MyExcaliburxyz where Black-owned business can display their products and create accessibility for all.

Inspired by the first self-made millionaire and entrepreneur, Madam C.J. Walker, Harris wants to extend the Black community further to showcase all that is offered. On a mission to assist Black-owned businesses and help them receive the same recognition as their counterparts, MyExcaliburxyz works to collectively display items created by Black owners.

Black Female Physician Executive Makes History

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BLACK FEMALE PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVE MAKES HISTORY, LAUNCHES HEALTHCARE ADVISORY & MANAGEMENT FIRM

Nationwide -- Meet Dr. Nkem Okeke, the CEO and founder of Medicalincs, the newest Black-owned healthcare advisory and management servicing firm that advises and supports healthcare leaders and organizations on strategic solutions to enhance implementation framework strategy, improve operational efficiencies and outcomes, and increase revenue volume/revenue streams.

Her skill set is rooted in a multidisciplinary approach that includes a decades-acquired expertise in clinical work, public health, business administration, and program management.

Book Helps 1st Generation Black College Students

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AUTHOR RELEASES BOOK TO HELP FIRST-GENERATION BLACK COLLEGE STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS

Nationwide -- The Education Equalizer™, Dr. Carjie Scott, reveals in her new book, You Are Accepted: How to Get Accepted into College and Life! how owning her story led her to become a first-generation college graduate who courageously stood up to workplace racism and sexism in higher education.

In the book, published by MTE Publishing and available at CarjieScott.com, Dr. Scott reveals why and how all colleges and universities must revisit their policies and procedures to ensure access and equity for all students, particularly for Black students.

“First-generation college students have unique backgrounds and experiences,” said Scott whose mom was murdered by a police officer when she was only 6-years old. Her family rallied around her to ensure she received a quality education; thereby becoming the first in her family to attend college and graduate college.

Josephine Evans Ash Continues to Write About I Remember in 2021 By Dr. Charles L. Singleton

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Josephine Evans Ash Continues to Write About “I Remember” in 2021 By Dr. Charles L. Singleton

Josephine Evans Ash Continues to Write About “I Remember” in 2021 By Dr. Charles L. Singleton

On February 10, 2015, The Summerville Journal Scene, Summerville, South Carolina Poet and Family  Journal, USA & Overseas Fishermen’s Hall of Fame First-Ballot inductee 2020, Josephine Evans Ash wrote the unforgettable poem “I Remember.”

Do you remember the white and green house on Dorchester Road, that sits behind two oaks trees; I call  them the oak trees with no tail.

I remember.

 

Do you remember Buddy & Toochin, the way it all began? 

I remember.

 

Queen, Catherine, Jack and Son, you know, ‘Cat man.’ 

I remember.

 

Do you remember the children, grands, great-grands, and great-great-grands? 

I remember.

 

Do you remember going to the white and green house to spend the night, being in bed as soon as it got  dark? Closing the shutters on the window. It was so dark in there. 

I remember.

 

Do you remember Granny never frying anything; everything was cooked on the top of the stove.

I remember.

 

Do you remember the homemade ice cream and chocolate layer cake – oh yes, let’s not forget about the  Kool-Aid too.

 

I remember. 

Do you remember getting up early on Monday mornings to go in the field to gather vegetables? Going to  work on the wagon pulled by the mule?

 

I remember. 

Do you remember eating half-rotten fruit, vegetables and tainted meat, but Granny had a way of fixing it, so you’ll never know?

I remember.

 

Do you remember Buddy never in the field with us working but sitting under the tree telling us what to do?

I remember.

 

Do you remember lunchtime, Granny saying, “Yena come and get ya sweet rolls!” I remember.

 

Do you remember having sweet rolls and bologna and of course Pepsi soda? 

In 2020, I Remember Homemade Lye Soap Made from Lard.

 

I remember “living in the country” during the late 1950s and 1960s. This was a time in the rural areas of  Dorchester County, South Carolina, when locals got all the cooking grease (shortening), or lard rendered  from hog fat and would take it to my great-granduncle "Bubba Chris and great-grandaunt Patsy Flood's" house.

In their backyard was a big washpot (a large outdoor metal pot that was used for boiling clothes over a hot open fire). They would put all the greasy lard into this fired up washpot and would let the  grease come to an extremely hot boil.

Then, they would keep stirring this fatty oil until it became hotter and hotter. Afterwards, Red Hot Devil Lye (sodium hydroxide) was added to the alkaline mixture, which  was carefully poured into a mixing container until hardening.

Now, that was how you made soap! I  remember, we used the homemade lye soap for mostly scrubbing heavily soiled clothes and personal  health reasons. I think sometimes Mama would use Lye Soap or Octagon Soap to wash our sores.

"Black and Blue," Children's Novel on Racism

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“BLACK AND BLUE” NEW CHILDREN’S GRAPHIC NOVEL DEEPENS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SOCIAL INJUSTICES AND RACISM

Nationwide -- Sussman Education, Inc./Lightswitch Learning announce the launch of its just-released culturally-responsive grades 6-12 graphic novel, Black and Blue by author Jared Sams. When the George Floyd trial verdict was delivered and social injustices are being highlighted in the media, Black and Blue is a timely and riveting graphic novel written to help start, continue, and deepen conversations with children about difficult topics such as racism.

Black and Blue is about two black brothers in New York City impacted differently by family stories about their grandfather, a former New York City policeman. When one brother decides to become a police officer, a disconnect forms between him and his brother. That tension reaches a breaking point when increasing conflicts between the police and the Black community boils over during the “Black Lives Matter” protests. View the Lightswitch Learning - Black and Blue novel trailer and learn why you should read Black and Blue.

How Pastor Rev. Burton Barr Jr. Overcame Drug Addiction With Faith

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HOW ONE MAN OVERCAME HIS DRUG ADDICTIONS BY FAITH

In his new book and documentary, 121: Overcoming Drug Addiction by Faith, Rev. Burton Barr Jr. traces the steps of how he climbed from rock bottom to full recovery. The film can be streamed and the book can be purchased at 121-Movie.com

At the age of 20, Barr was held down by a group of friends while they injected heroin into his veins, which started his 22-year drug addiction. At the height of his addiction and during his darkest hour, his father came to him.

He didn't start preaching at Barr, telling him that he needed to quit. He didn't talk about the hurt and the pain that Barr was causing his family.

He didn't even tell Barr about the damage that he was doing to himself. He just opened the Bible to a certain scripture, gave it to Barr, and told him to read that scripture every morning before he left home. The scripture was Psalms 121.

Black Attorney Removes N-Word From Dictionary

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ATTORNEY-MUSICIAN WINS FIGHT TO HAVE N-WORD DELETED FROM MAJOR DICTIONARY

Attorney Roy Miller from Mason, Georgia has devoted his life to justice, racial equality, and music. He has succeeded in all three roles. In fact, through his efforts, he has even succeeded in having the infamous n-word slur against Black people stricken from a major dictionary published by Funk & Wagnalls. His young niece was the impetus for his fight against the company.

He comments, “Around Christmas of 1993, my sister purchased the new edition of Funk & Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary for my 13-year old niece at a grocery store in Macon, Georgia. I visited my niece on March 6, 1994, and she appeared sad and depressed. My niece told me she no longer wanted the books."

“Knowing how excited she was when she first got them, I was puzzled at the change in her attitude and asked why. She told me and I immediately understood,” he recalls.

Funk & Wagnalls has published a collection of English language dictionaries known for emphasis on ease of use and current usage. But consider the dictionary’s definition of the n-word: "nigger n. A negro or member of any dark-skinned people; a vulgar and offensive term (See Negro).”

Mom and Son Launch 'Black Heroes' Coloring Book Series

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MOMPRENEUR AND HER 7-YEAR OLD SON LAUNCH 'BLACK HEROES' COLORING BOOK SERIES

Quinn Cummings and her 7-year old son, Aidyn, have together launched a new Black hero coloring book series via their publishing company Aidyn's Books LLC.

At a time where families have had the opportunity to be together more in the last two years, routines and structure have saved many households from chaos. There's nothing quite like a great storytime that presents a perfect moment to connect with your child. With such a broad selection of different plots and categories to choose from, the initial reaction is to pick a book that looks enjoyable. Books are the entryway into introducing your child to the world. Although they can certainly be used as a relaxing bedtime regimen, children's books can present a profound message that can stick with your child forever.

When Quinn and her son Aidyn began the beautiful tradition of reading together, she began to notice a pattern with the type of books she read her son. As a mother, her priority was not only to make reading enjoyable but make a difference for her son in how he absorbed information and received a vital message. Being able to read a book through her son's eyes sparked a drive to create tools and resources for her son in order to offer him a reading experience that will elevate him to his fullest reading potential.

The Los Négros Tequila Brand Brings the Underrepresented to the Tequila Business Table with a Voice!

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The Los Négros Tequila Brand

Built On A Shared Mission Philosophy

Thaddeus Massey and Randy Morgan

Game Changers Bringing the Underrepresented to the Tequila Business Table with a Voice!

April 17, 2021 - Meet Thaddeus Massey and Randy Morgan of Los Négros Organic Tequila; two game changers on a mission to bring underrepresented groups to the Tequila business table with a voice!

Los Négros (pronounced "neh-GROS") Organic Tequila is the brain child of Aficionado Thaddeus Massey. The company's philosophy is built on a shared mission for the common good.

Before becoming the Founder and CEO of Los Négros Spirits, Inc Thaddeus was a working man in the world of business. After a brief stint as a professional athlete, Thaddeus got his first break in the work force in the entertainment industry consulting talent in front of and behind the camera.